Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Front Brake Rotor Replacement
Special Tools
- CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit
- CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- 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. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
Note:
Do not reuse the brake caliper bracket bolts.
- Remove and discard the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
Caution:
Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire,
or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic
flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper
in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight
of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn
may cause a brake fluid leak.
- Remove the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly and support with
heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
- Remove the brake rotor bolt (1).
- Remove the brake rotor (1).
- Installation Procedure
-
- If installing a new brake rotor, clean the friction surfaces of the
brake rotor with denatured alcohol or equivalent.
- Using the CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit , thoroughly clean
any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the hub/axle flange.
- Using the CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit , thoroughly clean any
rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the rotor to the hub/axle flange.
- Install the brake rotor (1).
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
- Install the brake rotor bolt (1) and tighten to 9 Y (80 lb in)
- Position the brake caliper and bracket assembly over the brake rotor
and to the steering knuckle.
Note:
Do not reuse the brake caliper bracket bolts.
- Install 2 new brake caliper bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 100 Y
(74 lb ft)
.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
- Burnish the brake pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing.
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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Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the front tire and wheel assemb ...
Other materials:
Rear Seats
Folding the Seatback
Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Fold a seatback
only when the vehicle is not moving.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to
the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts an ...
Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level.
It is normal to see coolant moving in the upper coolant hose return line when
the engine is running.
Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant
inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do ...
Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement
Special Tools
EN-48279 Fuel Sender Lock Ring Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief
Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement.
Disconnect the electrical c ...
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