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 Lock Cylinder Opening Cover Replacement
Rear Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
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Rear Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover
Procedure
Remove the rear side door lock cylinder, Do Not remove the outside
door han ...
Cylinder Head Assemble
Special Tools
EN-958 Valve Stem Seal Installer
EN-8062 Valve Spring Compressor
EN-8062-5 Adapter
EN-50717-2 Compressor Assembly of EN-50717 Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Lubricate the valve stem and the valve guide with clean engine oil.
...
Control Valve Body Cover Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the front bumper fascia opening lower cover.
Refer to Front Bumper ...
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