One problem related to brake master cylinder has been reported for the 2002 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2002 Optima.
The contact owns a 2002 kia Optima. She stated while driving at speeds of 30 mph, the brakes were applied and would not engage. The contact utilized the emergency brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where it was discovered that the master cylinder had fractured. The mechanic replaced the master cylinder at the owners expense. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 89,323. Updated 08/03/10. The rear wheel cylinders, rear brakes and rear drums were replaced. Updated 10/12/jb.