Brake system of the car Chevrolet Cruze 1

Features of the brake system
The Chevrolet Cruze is equipped with two independent brake systems: service and parking. The first, equipped with a hydraulic drive, provides braking when the...

Possible malfunctions of the brake system, their causes and methods of elimination
Cause of malfunction Method of elimination Increased brake pedal travel Brake fluid leaking from the service brakes cylinders Replace failed wheel brake...

Checking the efficiency of the braking system
It is advisable to check the efficiency of the brake system on special brake stands (similar to those used during technical inspection of vehicles). In extreme...

Checking the tightness of the hydraulic brake drive
To prevent sudden failure of the brake system, carefully check the condition of all pipelines. Replace parts with new ones if there is the slightest doubt...

Checking the operation of the brake booster
You will need: pliers, rubber bulb. When the vacuum booster fails, the force on the brake pedal increases significantly, which negatively affects vehicle...

Checking the degree of wear of brake pads and discs
The brake mechanisms of the wheels are equipped with mechanical indicators indicating the maximum wear of the brake pads. They are metal plates fixed in a...

Checking the parking brake
The parking brake should hold the vehicle on a 25% slope when the parking brake lever is moved to the uppermost position (all the way to the stop). 1. To check...

Bleeding the hydraulic brake system
The brake hydraulic drive is bled to remove air that has entered it when filling with fluid after its replacement or after repair of hydraulic drive units...

Replacing brake fluid
According to the manufacturer's recommendation, the brake fluid should be replaced after 30 thousand km of mileage or 2 years of operation (whichever comes...

Replacing the master brake cylinder reservoir
You will need: TORX T20 key, flat-blade screwdriver, brake fluid, syringe. 1. Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery. 2. Unscrew the cap...

Replacing the master brake cylinder
As practice shows, in many cases, repairing the main brake cylinder in a garage does not lead to the desired result, so in case of a malfunction, we recommend...

Replacing brake hoses
Replace hoses and pipes if they are damaged. In addition, we recommend replacing hoses every 150 thousand km or 5 years of vehicle operation as a preventive...

Replacing brake lines
The connections of the tubes with all brake system components and hoses, as well as the principles of their replacement, are the same. You will need a 13 mm...

Removal and installation the brake pedal
The brake pedal is removed to replace its axle or the pedal itself if it breaks or has increased play, to lubricate it if it squeaks or jams, and to replace...

Replacing the brake pads of the front wheel brake mechanism
You will need: 10 mm and 18 mm wrenches, a lug wrench, sliding pliers, and a flat-blade screwdriver. Brake pads require replacement when the linings are worn...

Replacing the front wheel brake caliper assembly
1. Remove the front wheel from the side of the caliper being replaced. 2. Unscrew the union bolt... 3. ...and disconnect the brake hose from the caliper....

Replacing the brake disc of the front wheel brake mechanism
You will need: TORX T30 key, wheel nut key. If there are burrs, deep scratches and other defects on the working surface of the disc that increase pad wear and...

Replacing the brake pads of the rear wheel brake mechanism
You will need: a 14 mm wrench, sliding pliers. Brake pads must be replaced when the linings are worn out (minimum permissible thickness of friction linings 2...

Replacing the rear wheel brake caliper assembly
You will need: keys "11", "18". 1. Remove the rear wheel from the side where the pads are being replaced. 2. Unscrew the bolt securing the brake hose tip to...

Replacing the brake disc of the rear wheel brake mechanism
If there are burrs, deep scratches and other defects on the working surface of the disc that increase pad wear and reduce braking efficiency, as well as in the...

Adjusting the parking brake
Note: The Chevrolet Cruze uses a parking brake cable system with an automatic tensioning system. The parking brake cables can be released and reset as needed,...

Replacing the parking brake cables
Replace the parking brake cables if they are excessively stretched (impossibility of adjusting the parking brake), mechanical damage and loss of mobility of...

Removal and installation the parking brake lever
You will need: the tools needed to remove the floor tunnel lining (see " Removal and installation the floor tunnel lining "), as well as a 10 mm wrench and a...

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