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:
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Warning
Filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can cause fuel
vapors that can ignite either by static electricity or other means. You or others
could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged. Always:
. Use approved fuel containers.
. Remove the container from ...
Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one,
be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen.
There is cord or fabric showing through the tire's rubb ...
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement
Special Tools
EN-960 Installer
EN-45000 Remover Oil seal
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement.
Place a drain pan underneath the front crankshaft seal area.
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