Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Park Brake Hardware Inspection
- Visually inspect the park brake lever (1) and the lever pivot pin (2) for the following conditions:
Warning:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
- The lever being bent or broken at any point – particularly at the cable attachment
- A seized or binding condition at lever pivot pin
- A broken lever pivot pin
Note:
The brake shoe and park brake lever are not serviced separately. If either component requires replacement, they must be replaced as an assembly.
Parking Brake
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Park Brake System Description and Operation
System Component Description
The park brake system consists of the following:
Park Brake Lever Assembly
Receives, multiplies, and transfers park brake system apply input force
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Other materials:
Rear Vision Camera Location
The camera is above the license plate.
The area displayed by the camera is limited. It does not display objects that
are close to either corner or under the bumper and can vary depending on vehicle
orientation or road conditions. Displayed images may be closer or farther than they
appear.
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Hood Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Hood Ajar Switch
The body control module (BCM) applies B+ to the hood ajar signal circuit
and monitors the voltage to determine the position of the hood. When the hood
is closed, the switch is open and voltage remains high. When the hood is open,
the switch is closed and the voltag ...
Parking Brake Adjustment (Drum 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 ...
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