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:
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal
Special Tools
EN-652 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Holder
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install the EN-652 holder (1) to hold the automatic transmission
flex plate (2).
Loosen the 6 automatic transmission flex plate bolts.
Remov ...
Low and Reverse and 1-2-3-4 Clutch Housing Assemble (6T30)
Table 1:
1??? Clutch Piston Installation
Table 2:
Low and Reverse Clutch Piston Installation
1??? Clutch Piston Installation
1??? Clutch Piston Installation
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Component Name
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Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission
Replacement.
Special Tools
EN-470-B Angular Torque Wrench
EN-49979 Crank ...
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