Air Brake Related Problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

Table 1 shows two common air brake related problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia. The number one most common problem is related to the air brake disc rotor (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the air brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (one problem).

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Kia Motor Sephia


Recently reported Air Brake problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

The Air Brake Disc Rotor problem

Took car into dealer because brakes were pulsing. Service consultant showed me a service bulletin indicating that there was a problem with the original rotors and that they needed to replace them with a newer design that was not subject to heat warping.   Read details...

The Air Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Seems like every 3-4 months brakes start to pulsate, 3 times so far, each time replaced, being told that wrong style being used, engine check light just started acting up for the 6th time, each time being told it is sensors or ground connections.   Read details...


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