Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Rear Brake Backing Plate Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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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.
- Remove the rear wheel speed sensor, if equipped. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement.
- Remove the rear brake cylinder. Refer to Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement.
- Remove the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement.
- Remove the rear wheel bearing and hub assembly (1). Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.
- Disconnect the front park brake cable from the park brake cable connector (1).
- Remove the rear brake backing plate (2).
- If necessary, remove the park brake cable from the rear brake backing plate by compressing the park brake cable locking tab.
Note:
The park brake cable connector is part of the cable attached to the rear brake backing plate.
- Installation Procedure
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- If removed, install the park brake cable to the rear brake backing plate.
- Ensure the park brake cable locking tab is fully engaged in the rear brake backing plate.
- Insert the front park brake cable into the park brake cable connector (1).
- Install the rear brake backing plate (2).
- Install the rear wheel bearing and hub assembly (1). Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.
- Install the rear wheel speed sensor, if equipped. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement.
- Install the rear brake cylinder. Refer to Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement.
- Install the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Parking Brake Cable Replacement (Drum Brake)
Removal Procedure
Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
Ensure that the parking brake lever is in the fully released position.
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Rear Brake Cylinder Overhaul
Disassembly Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and J ...
Other materials:
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if
items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external
electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference
or static, unplug the item from the accessory p ...
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Replacement
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Screw Access Plug
Tip: Use the appropriate tool, remove the plug.
2
Front Side Doo ...
Driver or Passenger Seat Adjuster Handle Replacement (4 Way Uplevel)
Driver or Passenger Seat Adjuster Handle Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Seat Adjuster Handle Cover
Procedure
Use a flat-bladed tool to push inward on the three tabs to release the
handle cover from ...
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