Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: 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 top-quality brake parts. When parts of the braking system are replaced, be sure to get new, approved replacement parts. If this is not done, the brakes might not work properly. For example, installing disc brake pads that are wrong for the vehicle, can change the balance between the front and rear brakes — for the worse. The braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts are installed.
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 stop ...
Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview for
the location of the reservoir.
There are ...
Other materials:
Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side (Sedan)
Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear compartment floor panel carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment
Floor Panel Carpet Replacement.
Remove the rear co ...
Front Differential Carrier Installation (6T40/45/50)
Front Differential Carrier Installation
Callout
Component Name
1
Final Drive Sun Gear
2
Differential Carrier Assembly
3
Front Differential Carrier Bearing Asembly
...
Timing Belt Tensioner Installation
Special Tools
EN-45059 Angle Meter
Clean the timing belt tensioner thread.
Install the timing belt tensioner (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.
Install a NEW timing belt tensioner bolt (1) a ...
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