Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Drum Brake Hardware Inspection

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

Warning:

Refer to Brake Dust Warning.

Visually inspect the drum brake upper return spring (1) for the following conditions:

Excessive corrosion
Excessive stretching
Broken
Missing

If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake upper return spring requires replacement.

Visually inspect the park brake apply lever (2) for the following conditions:

Bent
Broken
Missing

If any of the conditions listed were found, the park brake shoes require replacement.

Visually inspect the drum brake shoe hold down springs and cups (3) and pins for the following conditions:

Excessive corrosion
Broken
Missing
Bent pins

If any of the conditions listed were found, the hold down springs, cups, and pins require replacement.

Visually inspect the drum brake lower return spring (4) for the following conditions:

Excessive corrosion
Excessive stretching
Broken
Missing

If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake lower spring requires replacement.

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