Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Drum Brakes

Brake Rotor/Drum Balance Inspection

Support the vehicle drive axle on a suitable hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies from the drive axle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and ...

Brake Drum Diameter Measurement

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Remove brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement Clean the brake shoe lining contact surface of the brake drum (2) with denatured ...

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Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
Warning: A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is working properly after a crash, see your dealer to have the system ...

Parking Brake Adjustment (Disc Brake)
Note: The park brake cable adjusting nut is a nylon lock type. Use ONLY HAND TOOLS whenever tightening or loosening the adjusting nut. Apply and fully release the park brake several times. Verify that the park brake lever releases completely. Turn ON the ignition. Verify the red B ...

Water Inlet Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure Drain the engine coolant system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (1). Remove the radiator outlet hose connector clip (2) and the radiator outlet hose  ...