Chevrolet Trax: Front brake shield replacement
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel
Removal and Installation .
- Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.

Fig. 72: Front Brake Shield Bolts
- Remove the front brake shield bolts (1).

Fig. 73: Front Brake Shield
- Remove the front brake shield (1).
Installation Procedure

Fig. 74: Front Brake Shield
- Install the front brake shield (1).

Fig. 75: Front Brake Shield Bolts
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Install the front brake shield bolts (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation .
REAR BRAKE SHIELD REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation .
- Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.

Fig. 76: Rear Brake Shield Bolts
- Remove the rear brake shield bolts (1).

Fig. 77: Rear Brake Shield
- Remove the rear brake shield (1).
Installation Procedure

Fig. 78: Rear Brake Shield
- Install the rear brake shield (1).

Fig. 79: Rear Brake Shield Bolts
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution
- Install the rear brake shield bolts (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
- Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel
Removal and Installation .
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NOTE:
Brake rotor thickness variation MUST be checked BEFORE checking for
assembled lateral runout (LRO). Thickness variation exceeding the
maximum acceptable level can cause brake pulsation. Refe
Special Tools
CH-45101-100 Conical Brake Rotor Washers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
Fig. 80: One Lug Nut & Conical Brake Rotor Wa
DISC BRAKE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
System Component Description
The disc brake system consists of the following components
Disc Brake Pads
Applies mechanical output force from the hydraulic b
SEE MORE:
It is unusual for a tire to blow out
while driving, especially if the tires
are maintained properly. See Tires
If air goes out of a
tire, it is much more likely to leak
out slowly. But if there ever is a
blowout, here are a few tips about
what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the fla
NOTE:
Use clean, new power steering fluid only. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids,
Lubricants, and Sealers.
Hoses touching the frame, body or engine may cause system noise.
Ensure the hoses do not touch any other part of the vehicle.
Loose connections may not leak, but could allow air into the steer