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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Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever. 1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear the menu item displayed. 2. : Turn the band to scroll through the menu items. 3. MENU: Press to display the DI ...

Safety System Check
Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer to have it re ...

Brake Pedal Travel Measurement and Inspection
Special Tools CH-28662 Brake Pedal Effort Gauge For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. With the ignition OFF and the brakes cool, apply the brakes 3–5 times, or until the brake pedal becomes firm, in order to deplete the brake booster power reserve. In ...