Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement
- Removal Procedure
-
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.
- Remove the drum brake adjusting hardware. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement.
- Clean the area surrounding the wheel cylinder of dirt and debris.
- Remove the rear brake cylinder bleeder valve bolt (1) and cap (2).
- Disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1).
Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove the rear brake cylinder bolts (1).
- Spread the top of the brake shoes slightly and remove the rear brake cylinder (1).
Warning:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
- Installation Procedure
-
- Spread the top of the brake shoes slightly and install the rear brake cylinder (1).
- Install the rear brake cylinder bolts (1) and tighten to 10 Y (89 lb in)
.
- Connect the brake pipe fitting (1) and tighten to 18 Y (13 lb ft)
.
- Install the rear brake cylinder bleeder valve bolt (1) and tighten to
9 Y (80 lb in)
.
- Install the rear brake cylinder bleeder valve bolt cap (2).
- Install the drum brake adjusting hardware. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement.
- Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment.
- Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Rear Brake Cylinder Overhaul
Disassembly Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and J ...
Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Body to Axle - Drum Brake)
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the ...
Other materials:
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Hatchback - Left)
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
1
Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner ...
All Seasons Tires Description
Most GM vehicles are equipped with steel belted all-season radial tires as standard
equipment. These tires qualify as snow tires, with a higher than average rating
for snow traction than the non-all season radial tires previously used. Other performance
areas, such as wet traction, rolling ...
Fuel System Cleaning
Note: If the fuel filter is plugged, the fuel tank should be inspected
internally and cleaned if necessary.
Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining.
Remove the fuel pump module assembly. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module
Replacement.
Inspect the fue ...
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