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 ...
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Overview (AM-FM Radio)
1. FAV (Favorites)
Radio: Opens the favorites list.
2. /VOL (Power/Volume)
Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume.
3. Buttons 1−6
Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations.
4. SEEK
Radio: Seeks the next station.
CD: Selects the next track or fast forw ...
Engine Oil Cooler Disassemble
Remove the oil cooler coolant inlet hose clamp (2).
Remove the oil cooler coolant inlet hose (1).
Remove the oil cooler coolant inlet pipe bolt (7)
Remove the oil cooler coolant inlet pipe (3) and the seal ring (6).
Remove the oil cooler coolant out ...
System maintenance
Example
Basic information
The two radar sensors A for the I-BSI system are located near the rear bumper.
Always keep the area near the radar sensors clean.
The radar sensors may be blocked by temporary ambient conditions such as snow,
splashing water, mist or fog.
The blocked condition ma ...
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