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 Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Side
Rear Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Side
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Side Door Weatherstrip
Procedure
Open the front side door to the fully open position.
Remove the front side door check link bo ...
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Latch Replacement
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Latch Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Latch Fasteners (Qty:?€‰2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
2
...
Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Cover Replacement (4 Way)
Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner Cover
Procedure
Remove the tensioner cover by pushing downward on the rear and center
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