Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Drum Brake Hardware Inspection

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Chassis / Brakes / Drum Brakes / 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 spring requires replacement.

Visually inspect the park brake apply lever (2) for the following conditions:

Bent
Broken
Missing

If any of the conditions listed were found, the park brake shoes require replacement.

Visually inspect the drum brake shoe hold down springs and cups (3) and pins for the following conditions:

Excessive corrosion
Broken
Missing
Bent pins

If any of the conditions listed were found, the hold down springs, cups, and pins require replacement.

Visually inspect the drum brake lower return spring (4) for the following conditions:

Excessive corrosion
Excessive stretching
Broken
Missing

If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake lower spring requires replacement.

Drum Brake Adjustment

Special Tools CH-21177-A Drum to Brake Shoe Clearance Gauge For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Ensure the park brake lever ...

Drum Brake Hardware Replacement (J93, J94)

Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Re ...

Other materials:

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The RKE transmitter may work up to 60?€‰m (195?€‰ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System. RKE without Remote Start Shown The following buttons are on the transmitter: Q ...

Remote Control Door Lock, Theft Deterrent, and Remote Start Transmitter Package Installation
Installation Instructions Part Number 22880351 20997377 95198137 22901614 92233547 Kit Usage This kit adds remote start to vehicles without option BTV. The vehicle must also have an automatic transmission. Both can be verified by using the GM Vehicle Inquiry System (GMVIS) ...

Engine Mount Bracket Installation
Install the engine mount bracket (2). Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Install the 3 engine mount bracket bolts and tighten to 60 Y (45 lb ft) + 45?E0°. ...

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