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:
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury.
Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function.
Some ...
Rear Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
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 f ...
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure)
Special Tools
CH-29532 Diaphragm Type Brake Pressure Bleeder
CH-35589-A Brake Pressure Bleeder Adapter
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components
Caution.
Place a clean shop cloth beneath the b ...
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