Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Disc Brakes
- Disc Brake System Description and Operation
- Front Brake Rotor Replacement
- Front Brake Shield Replacement
- Front Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection
- Parking Brake Adjustment (Disc Brake)
- Parking Brake Cable Replacement (Disc Brake)
- Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Body to Axle - Disc Brake)
- Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
- Rear Brake Shield Replacement
- Rear Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection
- Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Disc Brake)
- Special Tools
- Brake Calipers
- Brake Pads
- Brake Rotors
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/ Description
CH 28662
J 28662
Brake Pedal Effort Gauge
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Disc Brake System Description and Operation
System Component Description
The disc brake system consists of the following components:
Disc Brake Pads
Applies mechanical output force from the hydraulic brake calipers to
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Other materials:
Parking
If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before getting out of the vehicle,
move the shift lever into R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill slope. On a level
surface or an uphill slope, use 1 (First) gear. Firmly apply the parking brake.
Turn the wheels toward the curb for a downhill slope, or ...
Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Correction
Note:
Brake rotor thickness variation MUST be checked BEFORE checking for
assembled lateral runout (LRO). Thickness variation exceeding the maximum
acceptable level can cause brake pulsation. Refer to Brake Rotor Thickness
Variation Measurement.
Brake rotor assembled latera ...
Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint Inspection
Inspection Procedure
Remove the front wheel drive shaft inner joint and boot. Refer to Front
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
Remove the wheel drive shaft tripod bushing (1) from the tripod housing (3).
Remove the wheel drive shaft tripod housi ...
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