Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Brakes

Manual Transmission

The vehicle may be equipped with a 5-speed or 6-speed manual transmission. Caution Shifting the vehicle initially into any gear other than 1 (First) or R (Reverse) can damage the clutch. Shift t ...

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

This vehicle has ABS, an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might b ...

Other materials:

Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
1. Pull the wiper arm a short distance away from the glass (1). 2. Pull the blade out from the arm (2). It may require extra effort to remove the old blade. 3. Once the blade pin disengages from the wiper arm, remove the wiper blade by sliding the pin out of the guide hole. 4. Reverse the ...

Drum Brake System Description and Operation
System Component Description The drum brake system consists of the following: Drum Brake Shoes Applies mechanical output force, from hydraulic brake wheel cylinders, to friction surfaces of brake drums. Brake Drums Uses mechanical output force applied to fric ...

Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement
Removal Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the mounting bolts (1) for the front suspension frame skid plate. Remove the front suspension frame skid plate (2). Installation Procedure ...