Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Brake System External Leak Inspection
Warning:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution.
- In order to inspect for external brake fluid leaks, first inspect the fluid
level in the master cylinder.
While a slight brake fluid level drop can be considered a normal condition due to brake lining wear, a very low level may indicate a brake fluid leak in the hydraulic system.
- If the fluid level is abnormally low, adjust the brake fluid level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling.
- Start the engine and allow it to idle.
- Apply constant, moderate foot pressure to the brake pedal.
If the brake pedal gradually falls away while under foot pressure, there may be a brake fluid leak.
- Turn the ignition OFF.
- Visually inspect the following brake system components for brake fluid leaks, excessive corrosion, and damage. Give particular attention to all brake pipe and flexible hose connections to ensure that there are not any slight brake fluid leaks – even though the brake pedal may feel firm and hold steady:
- Master cylinder brake pipe fittings
- All brake pipe connections
- Brake pipes
- Brake hoses and connections
- Brake calipers and/or wheel cylinders
Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical
Components Caution.
Caution: Always ...
Brake System Warning Light
The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is
not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal
braking performance, both circuits ...
Other materials:
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 Procedur ...
Center Pillar Reinforcement Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair
Warning.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
Note: The center pillar upper stiffener is made of Dual Phase
Steel and should be replaced only at ...
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Installation
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 3 exhaust manifold heat shield bolts (1) and the washers and
tighten to 8 Y (71 lb in).
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