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:
Electrical System Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system
overload.
When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and
closes, protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the problem
is fixed. This greatly reduces the c ...
Windshield Header Courtesy Lamp Replacement
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Windshield Header Courtesy Lamp Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Windshield Header Courtesy Lamp
Procedures
Grasp the courtesy lamp assembly and pull downward to release the
retainer clips ...
Evaporative Emission System Hose/Pipe Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the evaporative emission pipe (1). Refer to Plastic Collar
Quick Connect Fitting Service.
Remove the plastic retainer (1) and disconnect the evaporative emission
pipe (2).
Lift and support t ...
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