Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Hydraulic Brakes

Brake Shoe Replacement (J93, J94)

Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Note: Always replace brake shoes in axle sets. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jackin ...

Hydraulic Brake Component Operation Visual Inspection

Disc Brake With the tire and wheel assemblies removed and the brake rotors retained by wheel lug nuts, visually inspect the brake caliper piston dust boot (2) sealin ...

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Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your d ...

Battery Replacement
Removal Procedure Open the hood. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Remove the battery retainer bolt (1) and the battery retainer (2). Loosen the battery positive cable ju ...

Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
Place a drip pan underneath. Remove the oil filter cap (1). Remove the oil filter cap seal (2). Remove and properly dispose of the oil filter insert  (3). Re-install the oil filter cap. Remove the oil drain bolt. Drain the engine oil into the drip pan. ...