Brake system of the car Chevrolet Cruze 1

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

Possible malfunctions of the brake system, their causes and remedies
Cause of malfunction Remedy Increased brake pedal travel Leakage of brake fluid from working brake cylinders Replace failed working brake cylinders, Rinse and...

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

Checking the tightness of the hydraulic drive of the brakes
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 vacuum brake booster
You will need: pliers, rubber pear. If the vacuum booster fails, the force on the brake pedal increases significantly, which negatively affects driving. If the...

Checking the degree of wear of brake pads and discs
In the brake mechanisms of the wheels, mechanical indicators of the limiting wear of the brake pads are installed. They are metal plates fixed in a certain way...

Checking the parking brake
The parking brake must hold the vehicle on a 25% grade when the parking brake lever is moved to its highest position (all the way). 1. To check the correct...

Bleeding the hydraulic drive of the brake system
The hydraulic brake drive is pumped to remove air that got there when filling with liquid after replacing it or after repairing the hydraulic drive units...

Brake Fluid Replacement
According to the manufacturer's recommendation, brake fluid should be replaced after 30 thousand kilometers or 2 years of operation (whichever comes first)....

Replacing the reservoir of the main brake cylinder
You will need: TORX T20 wrench, flat blade screwdriver, brake fluid, syringe. 1. Disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery. 2. Unscrew the cap of...

Replacing the master brake cylinder
As practice shows, in many cases the repair of the master brake cylinder in garage conditions does not lead to the desired result, therefore, in the event of a...

Replacement of brake hoses
Replace hoses and lines if damaged. In addition, as a preventive measure, we recommend replacing hoses every 150,000 km or 5 years of vehicle operation...

Replacement of brake pipelines
Connections of tubes with all units of the brake system and hoses, as well as the principles of their replacement, are the same. You will need a key «at 13»....

Removing and installing the brake pedal
The brake pedal is removed to replace its axle or the pedal itself in the event of a breakdown or increased play, for lubrication in the event of a squeak,...

Replacing the brake pads of the brake mechanism of the front wheel
You will need: keys «on 10», «at 18», wheel nut wrench, sliding pliers, flat blade screwdriver. Brake pads need to be replaced when the pads are worn (minimum...

Replacing the front wheel brake caliper assembly
1. Remove the front wheel from the side of the caliper to be replaced. 2. Turn out a bolt union... 3.... and disconnect the brake hose from the caliper....

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

Replacing the brake pads of the brake mechanism of the rear wheel
You will need: key «at 14», sliding pliers. Brake pads must be replaced when the pads are worn (minimum allowable thickness of friction linings 2 mm), loose...

Replacing the rear wheel brake caliper assembly
You will need: keys «at 11», «at 18». 1. Remove the rear wheel from the side to be replaced. 2. Turn out a bolt of fastening of a tip of a brake hose to a...

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

Parking brake adjustment
Note: The Chevrolet Cruze uses an auto-tensioning parking brake cable system. If necessary, the tension of the parking brake cables can be loosened and...

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

Removal and installation of the parking brake lever
You will need: tools needed to remove the floor tunnel lining (see « Removal and installation of floor tunnel lining »), as well as the key «on 10», flat blade...