Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Front Brake Hose Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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Warning:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the brake pipe fitting (1) from the front brake hose.
- Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove the brake hose retainer (1).
- Release the brake hose grommet (1) from the strut bracket.
- Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1).
- Remove and discard the brake hose fitting gaskets (2) from the brake hose fitting (3).
- Remove the brake hose.
Danger:
Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.
- Installation Procedure
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- Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) and the new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose fitting (3).
- Install the brake hose assembly to the brake caliper and tighten the
fitting bolt to 40 Y (30 lb ft)
.
- Install the brake hose grommet (1) to the strut bracket.
- Install the brake hose to the wheelhouse bracket and install the retainer (1).
- Install the brake pipe fitting (1) to the front brake hose and tighten
the fitting to 18 Y (13 lb ft)
.
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical
Components Caution.
Remove the brak ...
Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
Remove the power vacuum brake booster bolts (1).
Remove the brake pedal ass ...
Other materials:
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop
and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles and deep‐standing or flowing water.
Warning
Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as ...
Rail Dust Damage Repair
Warning: Refer to Eye Protection Warning.
Note: If rail dust has penetrated into the basecoat, the panel requires
refinishing. Ensure all the rail dust has been removed prior to refinishing
or the rust spots will return.
Rail dust damage comes from the tiny iron particles produce ...
Tire Dismounting and Mounting (Match Mounting)
Match mounting is required on any wheel/tire assembly not within RFV specification.
Important: If a wheel/tire assembly is not within the RFV specification
after match mounting, the tire must be returned to the tire manufacturer.
All wheel weights should be removed prior ...
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