Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts. When parts of the braking system are replaced, be sure to get new, approved replacement parts. If this is not done, the brakes might not work properly. For example, installing disc brake pads that are wrong for the vehicle, can change the balance between the front and rear brakes — for the worse. The braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts are installed.
Brake Adjustment
Every moderate brake stop, the disc brakes adjust for wear. If rarely making
moderate or heavier brake stops, the brakes might not adjust correctly. Very carefully
making a few moderate brake stop ...
Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview for
the location of the reservoir.
There are ...
Other materials:
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/ Description
EN-45059
J-45059
Angle Meter
...
Parking Brake Indicator Switch Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
Ensure that the park brake lever is in the fully released position.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the park brake warning indicator
switch.
Remove the park ...
Lead/Pull Description
At a constant highway speed on a typical straight road, lead/pull is the amount
of effort required at the steering wheel to maintain the vehicle's straight path.
Important: Vehicles will tend to lead/pull in the direction of the
road slope as part of normal operation.
Lead/pull is ...
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