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:
Front Upper Grille Replacement
Front Upper Grille Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
1
Radiator Upper Grille Assembly Screw (Qty:? ...
Brake System External Leak Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components
Caution.
In order to inspect for external brake fluid leaks, first inspect the fluid
level in the master cylinder.
While a slight brake fluid level drop c ...
Drum Brake Hardware Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Visually inspect the drum brake upper return spring (1) for the following
conditions:
Excessive corrosion
Excessive stretching
Broken
Missing
If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake upper return sp ...
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