Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Rear Brake Cylinder Overhaul
- Disassembly Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the rear brake cylinder. Refer to Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement.
- Remove and discard the brake cylinder dust seals (1).
- Remove the brake cylinder pistons (1) and spring (2).
- Remove and discard the brake cylinder piston seals.
- Inspect the brake cylinder bore for excessive corrosion, scoring, nicks, and pitting.
- If the brake cylinder bore exhibits the above conditions, the brake cylinder assembly requires replacement.
- Remove light corrosion in the cylinder bore with a fine crocus cloth.
- Thoroughly clean the brake cylinder and pistons with denatured alcohol and dry with filtered, non-lubricated compressed air.
Warning:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
- Assembly Procedure
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- Lightly lubricate the new piston seals and brake cylinder bore with GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed, brake fluid container.
- Assemble the new piston seals with the lip of the seals facing inward to the brake cylinder pistons.
- Install the brake cylinder pistons (1) and spring (2) into the brake cylinder bore.
- Install the new brake cylinder dust seals (1).
- Install the rear brake cylinder. Refer to Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement.
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.
Note:
Do not lubricate the brake cylinder dust seals.
Rear Brake Backing Plate Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer ...
Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacki ...
Other materials:
Clutch and Differential Housing Cleaning and Inspection
Warning: Wear safety glasses to avoid injury when using compressed
air or any cleaning solvent. Bodily injury may occur if fumes are inhaled
or if skin is exposed to chemicals.
Clean the clutch housing (1) with a suitable solvent.
Air dry all the parts.
Inspect ...
Gears Cleaning and Inspection (Gen 1)
Gears
Warning: Wear safety glasses to avoid injury when using compressed
air or any cleaning solvent. Bodily injury may occur if fumes are inhaled
or if skin is exposed to chemicals.
Clean the following gears in a suitable solvent and
air dry all the p ...
Manual Transmission Shift Lever Cable Adjustment
Special Tools
DT-527-A Adjuster or 5mm drill bit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: Not using the specified tools may lead to shift system mis-adjustment.
Remove the floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Lift upward an ...
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