Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Brake Pipe and Hose Inspection
Warning:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components
Caution.
- Visually inspect all of the brake pipes for the following conditions:
- Kinks, incorrect routing, missing or damaged retainers
- Leaking fittings, excessive corrosion
If any of the brake pipes exhibited any of the conditions listed, then the identified
pipe, or pipes, require replacement.
Ensure that the vehicle axles are correctly supported at ride height in order
to maintain the proper relationship of the flexible brake hoses to the chassis.
Visually inspect all of the flexible brake hoses for the following conditions:
- Kinks (1), improper routing, twists, chafing, missing or damaged retainers
- Leaking connections, perished, cracked, blistered, brittle or bulging hoses
If any of the flexible brake hoses exhibited any of the conditions listed, then
the identified flexible brake hose, or hoses require replacement.
Squeeze the flexible brake hoses with firm finger pressure to inspect for soft
spots (2), indicating an internal restriction. Inspect the entire length of each
flexible brake hose.
If any of the flexible brake hoses were found to have soft spots (2), then the
identified flexible brake hose, or hoses require replacement.
Special Tools
CH-45405 Brake Pipe Flaring Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Warning: Always use do ...
Removal Procedure
Remove the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) and bracket assembly.
Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement.
Remove the BPMV boltsR ...
Other materials:
Dinghy Towing RS Model with Automatic Transmission
Caution
If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain
components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels o ...
Audio Disc Player and USB Receptacle Replacement
Audio Disc Player and USB Receptacle Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Audio Disc Player and USB Receptacle
Procedure
Open the instrument panel compartment door and
using a small flat bladed tool, release ...
Airbag Steering Wheel Module Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage
Warning.
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning.
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Rotate the steering wheel 180 degrees.
Using a bl ...
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