Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Brake Pedal Travel Measurement and Inspection
Special Tools
CH-28662 Brake Pedal Effort Gauge
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- With the ignition OFF and the brakes cool, apply the brakes 3–5 times, or until the brake pedal becomes firm, in order to deplete the brake booster power reserve.
- Install the CH-28662 gauge (1), or equivalent, to the brake pedal (3).
- Measure and record the distance (a) from the brake pedal (3) to the rim of the steering wheel (2). Note the points of measurement.
- Apply and maintain a force of 445 N (100 lb) to the brake pedal, as indicated on the CH-28662 gauge (1), or equivalent.
- While maintaining 445 N (100 lb) of force to the brake pedal (3), measure and record the distance (b) from the same point on the brake pedal (3) to the same point on the rim of the steering wheel (2).
- Release the brake pedal (3) and repeat steps 4 and 5 to obtain a second measurement. After obtaining a second measurement, proceed to step 7.
- Average the first and second measurements recorded for the 2 applies of the brakes.
- Subtract the initial unapplied distance (a), from the average applied distance (b)
to obtain the brake pedal travel measurement (c).
Specification
Maximum brake pedal travel – measured with the ignition OFF, brake booster power assist depleted, and the brakes cool.
Brake Pedal Pushrod Inspection
Disconnect the brake pedal pushrod (2) from the brake pedal.
Reposition the pedal pushrod boot (1) toward the front of the vehicle to
expose as much of the pedal pushrodR ...
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Turning the Systems Off and On
The button for TCS and StabiliTrak is on the center console.
Caution
Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off. The vehicle
driveline could be damaged.
To turn off only TCS, press and release the
button. The traction off light
displays in the instrument cluster.
To tu ...
OnStar Description and Operation
This OnStar® system consists of the following components:
Telematics communication interface control module
OnStar® three button assembly
Microphone
Cellular antenna
Navigation antenna
Bluetooth® antenna (If equipped)
Back up battery (If equipped)
This system also interfaces wi ...
Gears Cleaning and Inspection (Gen 1)
Gears
Warning: Wear safety glasses to avoid injury when using compressed
air or any cleaning solvent. Bodily injury may occur if fumes are inhaled
or if skin is exposed to chemicals.
Clean the following gears in a suitable solvent and
air dry all the p ...
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