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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013SONIC L4-1.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDRUM BRAKE SYSTEMBACKING PLATESERVICE AND REPAIR
2013 Chevrolet Sonic L4-1.8L
Backing Plate: Service and Repair
2013 Chevrolet Sonic L4-1.8LSECTION Service and Repair
Rear Brake Backing Plate Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Removal and Replacement.
3. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor, if equipped. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement.
4. Remove the rear brake cylinder. Refer to Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement.
5. Remove the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement (J93, J94) Service and Repair.
6. Remove the rear wheel bearing and hub assembly (1). Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement Rear Suspension.
Note:
The park brake cable connector is part of the cable attached to the rear brake backing plate.
7. Disconnect the front park brake cable from the park brake cable connector (1).
8. Remove the rear brake backing plate (2).
9. If necessary, remove the park brake cable from the rear brake backing plate by compressing the park brake cable locking tab.
Installation Procedure
1. If removed, install the park brake cable to the rear brake backing plate.
2. Ensure the park brake cable locking tab is fully engaged in the rear brake backing plate.
3. Insert the front park brake cable into the park brake cable connector (1).
4. Install the rear brake backing plate (2).
5. Install the rear wheel bearing and hub assembly (1). Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement Rear Suspension.
6. Install the rear wheel speed sensor, if equipped. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement.
7. Install the rear brake cylinder. Refer to Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement.
8. Install the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement (J93, J94) Service and Repair.
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Removal and Replacement.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.