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:
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located on the lower
left side of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release lever toward
the right side of the vehicle.
3. Lift the hood and release the hood pro ...
Camber Description
Camber is the tilting of the wheels from the vertical when viewed from the front
of the vehicle. When the wheels tilt outward at the top, the camber is positive (+).
When the wheel tilts inward at the top, the camber is negative (−). The amount of
tilt is measured in degr ...
Battery Charging
Special Tools
EL 50313 Battery Tester
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Diagnostic Aids
For best results, use an automatic taper-rate battery charger with a
voltage capability of 16 V.
The charging area should be well ventilated.
Do not charge a bat ...
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