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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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 ...

Battery Charging
Special Tools EL 50313 Battery Tester For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Diagnostic Aids For best results, use an automatic taper-rate battery charger with a voltage capability of 16 V. The charging area should be well ventilated. Do not charge a bat ...

Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement
Special Tools EN-960 Installer EN-45000 Remover Oil seal For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement. Place a drain pan underneath the front crankshaft seal area. ...