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:
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
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Preliminary 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
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Intake Manifold Installation (1.6L LDE)
Clean the sealing surfaces.
Insert the NEW gasket.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the intake manifold (2) and the 7 intake manifold bolts (1) and
tighten to 20 Y (15 lb ft).
Install the intake manifold supp ...
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
in each shift lever position.
For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF
only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn ...
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