Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Brake Pipe and Hose Inspection
Warning:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components
Caution.
- Visually inspect all of the brake pipes for the following conditions:
- Kinks, incorrect routing, missing or damaged retainers
- Leaking fittings, excessive corrosion
If any of the brake pipes exhibited any of the conditions listed, then the identified
pipe, or pipes, require replacement.
Ensure that the vehicle axles are correctly supported at ride height in order
to maintain the proper relationship of the flexible brake hoses to the chassis.
Visually inspect all of the flexible brake hoses for the following conditions:
- Kinks (1), improper routing, twists, chafing, missing or damaged retainers
- Leaking connections, perished, cracked, blistered, brittle or bulging hoses
If any of the flexible brake hoses exhibited any of the conditions listed, then
the identified flexible brake hose, or hoses require replacement.
Squeeze the flexible brake hoses with firm finger pressure to inspect for soft
spots (2), indicating an internal restriction. Inspect the entire length of each
flexible brake hose.
If any of the flexible brake hoses were found to have soft spots (2), then the
identified flexible brake hose, or hoses require replacement.
Special Tools
CH-45405 Brake Pipe Flaring Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Warning: Always use do ...
Removal Procedure
Remove the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) and bracket assembly.
Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement.
Remove the BPMV boltsR ...
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 ...
Radiator Surge Tank Replacement
Radiator Surge Tank Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling
Remove the engine coolant air bleed hose. Refer to Engine Coolant
Air Bleed ...
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch Replacement
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the air conditioning compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor
Replacement.
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Oil Pres ...
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