Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: 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 stops about every 1 600 km (1,000 miles) will adjust the brakes properly.
If the vehicle has rear drum brakes and the brake pedal goes down farther than normal, the rear drum brakes might need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there
is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service might
be required. ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Hood Hinge Replacement
Hood Hinge Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement.
Remove the front fender. Refer to Front Fender Replacement.
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Hood Hinge Bolt (Q ...
Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Programming
and Setup (6T30/6T40/6T45/6T50)
The following service procedures require either a programming or a setup event
be performed for a complete repair. The transmission control module (TCM) is part
of the control solenoid valve assembly, and is not serviced separately.
Transmission Control Module (TCM)
Replaceme ...
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 ...
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