Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Front Brake Caliper Bracket 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.
Note:
- DO NOT use any air tools to remove or install the guide pin
bolts. Use hand tools ONLY.
- Install an open end wrench to hold the caliper guide pin in
line with the brake caliper while removing or installing the caliper
guide pin bolt. DO NOT allow the open end wrench to come in contact
with the brake caliper. Allowing the open end wrench to come in
contact with the brake caliper will cause a pulsation when the brakes
are applied.
- Hold the brake caliper guide pin stationary and remove the brake caliper
guide pin bolts (1).
Caution:
Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire,
or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic
flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper
in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight
of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn
may cause a brake fluid leak.
- Remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
Note:
Note the location of the wear sensor for correct installation.
- Remove the inner brake pad (1).
- Remove the outer brake pad (2).
- Remove the brake pad springs (1).
Note:
The upper brake caliper guide pin is equipped with a
bushing and must be installed in the same location.
- Remove the upper brake caliper guide pin (1).
- Remove the lower brake caliper guide pin (2).
- Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin seals.
Note:
Do not reuse the brake caliper bracket bolts.
- Remove and discard the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
- Remove the brake caliper bracket (1).
- Installation Procedure
-
- Install the brake caliper bracket (1).
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
- Install 2 new brake caliper bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 100 Y
(74 lb ft)
.
- Install the brake pad springs (1).
- Install the 2 brake caliper guide pin seals.
- Ensure the brake caliper guide pin seals are fully seated in the groove
of the brake caliper bracket.
Note:
The upper brake caliper guide pin is equipped with a
bushing and must be installed in the same location.
- Install the upper brake caliper guide pin (1).
- Install the lower brake caliper guide pin (2).
- Ensure the brake caliper guide pin seals are fully seated in the groove
of the brake caliper guide pins.
Note:
Note the location of the wear sensor for correct installation.
- Install the inner brake pad (1).
- Install the outer brake pad (2).
- Position the brake caliper over the brake pads and to the caliper bracket.
- Using a backup wrench to hold the brake caliper guide pin stationary,
install the brake caliper guide pin bolts (1) and tighten to 28 Y (21 lb ft)
.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Inspect the brake caliper housing (1) for cracks, excess wear, and/or damage.
If any of these conditions are present, the brake calipe ...
Disassembly Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Warning: Do not place fingers in front of the caliper ...
Other materials:
Passenger Sensing System
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position.
The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the instrument panel when the
vehicle is started.
United States
Canada
The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the
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Rear Bumper Fascia Outer Guide Replacement (Hatchback)
Rear Bumper Fascia Outer Guide Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to Eye Protection Warning.
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement.
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Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/Description
EL 46079
Tire Pressure Monitor Diagnostic Tool
el50448oec-t5
EL 50448
Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor Activation Tool
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