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 Disc Brake Pads Replacement
Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Note: Always replace disc brake pads in axle sets. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowab ...

Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation. Clean the wheel speed sensor mounting area on t ...

Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement
Removal Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the EVAP canister cover fasteners (1) and cover (2). Warning: Do not breathe the air through the EVAP component tubes or hoses. The fuel vapors inside t ...