Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Brake Pipe and Hose Inspection
Warning:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components
Caution.
- Visually inspect all of the brake pipes for the following conditions:
- Kinks, incorrect routing, missing or damaged retainers
- Leaking fittings, excessive corrosion
If any of the brake pipes exhibited any of the conditions listed, then the identified
pipe, or pipes, require replacement.
Ensure that the vehicle axles are correctly supported at ride height in order
to maintain the proper relationship of the flexible brake hoses to the chassis.
Visually inspect all of the flexible brake hoses for the following conditions:
- Kinks (1), improper routing, twists, chafing, missing or damaged retainers
- Leaking connections, perished, cracked, blistered, brittle or bulging hoses
If any of the flexible brake hoses exhibited any of the conditions listed, then
the identified flexible brake hose, or hoses require replacement.
Squeeze the flexible brake hoses with firm finger pressure to inspect for soft
spots (2), indicating an internal restriction. Inspect the entire length of each
flexible brake hose.
If any of the flexible brake hoses were found to have soft spots (2), then the
identified flexible brake hose, or hoses require replacement.
Special Tools
CH-45405 Brake Pipe Flaring Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Warning: Always use do ...
Removal Procedure
Remove the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) and bracket assembly.
Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement.
Remove the BPMV boltsR ...
Other materials:
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
Warning
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine
exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run
the engine in an enclosed area that has n ...
Adhesive Installation of Liftgate Windows
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
Use a urethane adhesive systems which meet GM Specification GM?€‰3651G.
Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive from the pinchweld
area.
If the original window is being reused, remove all but approxi ...
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Purge Pipe Fittings (Qty: 2)
Procedure
Disconnect the vacuum lines quick connect fitting from the evaporative
emission ca ...
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