Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Drum Brakes

Brake Rotor/Drum Balance Inspection

Support the vehicle drive axle on a suitable hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies from the drive axle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and ...

Brake Drum Diameter Measurement

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Remove brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement Clean the brake shoe lining contact surface of the brake drum (2) with denatured ...

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Parking Brake Adjustment (Drum Brake)
Note: The park brake cable adjusting nut is a nylon lock type. Use ONLY HAND TOOLS whenever tightening or loosening the adjusting nut. Apply and fully release the park brake several times. Verify that the park brake lever releases completely. Turn ON the ignition. Verify the red B ...

Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Installation
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield (2). Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Install the 3 exhaust manifold heat shield bolts (1) and the washers and tighten to  8 Y (71 lb in). ...

Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Replacement
Removal Procedure Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement. Disconnect the shift lever and selector lever cable end (1) from the transmission shift lever and selector lever. Pull the cable retainers (2) to release the shift le ...