Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Brake Adjustment
Every moderate brake stop, the disc brakes adjust for wear. If rarely making moderate or heavier brake stops, the brakes might not adjust correctly. Very carefully making a few moderate brake stops about every 1 600 km (1,000 miles) will adjust the brakes properly.
If the vehicle has rear drum brakes and the brake pedal goes down farther than normal, the rear drum brakes might need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there
is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service might
be required. ...
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top
quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The
vehicle was designed and tested with ...
Other materials:
Driving with the Blind Spot Mirror
Actual Mirror View
1. When the approaching vehicle is a long distance away, the image in the main
mirror is small and near the inboard edge of the mirror.
2. As the vehicle gets closer, the image in the main mirror gets larger and moves
outboard.
3. As the vehicle enters the blind zone, the ...
Front Floor Console Replacement
Front Floor Console Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the right and left front floor console extensions. Refer
to Front Floor Console Extension Replacement - Right Side and Front
Floor Conso ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Case Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Case Side
Callout
Component Name
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Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal
Special Tools
DT-23129 Universal Seal Remover
DT-47790 Seal Installer
GE-6125-1B Slide Hamme ...
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