Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Front Brake Shield Replacement

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Chassis / Brakes / Disc Brakes / Front Brake Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning:

Refer to Brake Dust Warning.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.

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Remove the front brake shield bolts (1).

Remove the front brake shield (1).

Installation Procedure

Install the front brake shield (1).

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Caution:

Refer to Fastener Caution.

Install the front brake shield bolts (1) and tighten to 9 Y (80 lb in)
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Install the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

Front Brake Rotor Replacement

Special Tools CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Bra ...

Front Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the ...

Other materials:

Tires and Wheels Description and Operation (Equipment)
GM Recommended Tire Balancer Hunter RF33 Road Force balancer or equivalent with the following options: Auto Clamp – allows for centering repeatability and prevent damage to the wheel. Wheel Lift – helps prevent wheel damage and assists in the accuracy of the placeme ...

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement
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Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
Valve Cleaning Procedure Use soft bristle wire brush to clean any carbon build-up from the valve head. DO NOT use a wire brush on any part of the valve stem. The valve stem is chrome plated to provide enhanced wear characteristics. Wire brushing the stem could remove the chr ...

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