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:
Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement
Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the windshield outside moisture sensor cover. Refer to
Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Cover Replacement.
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Body Rear Seat Back Trim Panel Replacement (with AMA/AM7)
Body Rear Seat Back Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement.
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Body Rear Seat Back Trim Pane ...
Brake Drum Diameter Measurement
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Remove brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement
Clean the brake shoe lining contact surface of the brake drum (2) with denatured
alcohol or an equivalent approved brake cleaner.
Using a brake drum micrometer (1) calibra ...
0.0058