Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Chassis / Brakes / Drum Brakes / Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection

Warning:

Refer to Brake Dust Warning.

Visually inspect the adjuster actuator spring (1) for the following conditions:

Excessive stretching
Excessive bending
Excessive corrosion
Broken
Missing

If any of the conditions listed were found, the adjuster actuator spring requires replacement.

Visually inspect the adjuster actuator lever (2) for the following conditions:

Bent
Broken
The lever engagement surface excessively worn
Excessively bent or broken spring attachment tab
Missing

If any of the conditions listed were found, the adjuster actuator lever requires replacement.

Visually inspect the adjuster assembly (3) for the following conditions:

Bent
Broken
Seized adjuster wheel threads
Excessively worn, damaged, or missing teeth

If any of the conditions listed were found, the adjuster assembly requires replacement.

Brake Drum Surface and Wear Inspection

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Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement (J93, J94)

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Vehicle Messages
DIC messages display when the status of the vehicle has changed and action may be needed to correct the condition. Multiple messages appear one after another. Press any of the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever to acknowledge and clear them from the display. More urgent messages cannot be cle ...

Brake Drum Replacement (J93, J94)
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Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in ...

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