Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
Warning:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
- To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
- To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Park Brake System Description and Operation
System Component Description
The park brake system consists of the following:
Park Brake Lever Assembly
Receives, multiplies, and transfers park brake system apply input force
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Parking Brake Adjustment (Disc Brake)
Note: The park brake cable adjusting nut is a nylon lock type. Use
ONLY HAND TOOLS whenever tightening or loosening the adjusting nut.
Apply and fully release the park brake several times ...
Other materials:
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving, especially if the tires are
maintained properly. See Tires. If air goes out of a tire, it is much
more likely to leak out slowly. But if there is ever a blowout, here are a few tips
about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, ...
Rear Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement
Rear Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Removal and
Installation.
1
Rear Si ...
Low and Reverse and 1-2-3-4 Clutch Housing Disassemble
Table 1:
Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Removal
Table 2:
1??? Clutch Piston Removal
Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Removal
Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Removal
Callout
Component Name
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0.0132