Wheel Cylinder: Service and Repair

Wheel Cylinder

Material:

Removal and Installation

WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal injury.

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CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

1. Remove the brake drum.
2. Remove the hold-down clips and pins.





3. NOTE: Do not allow the wheel cylinder pistons to fall out of the wheel cylinder bore.

Disconnect the brake shoes from the wheel cylinder.
^ Using a suitable tool, hold the wheel cylinder pistons in place.





4. Disconnect the brake tube fitting from the wheel cylinder.
^ To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
5. Remove the 2 wheel cylinder bolts and the wheel cylinder.
^ To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

6. NOTE: Prior to installing the wheel cylinder, apply a bead of the specified sealant to the wheel cylinder as shown.

NOTE: Make sure that all mating surfaces are free of foreign material.

^ To install, reverse the removal procedure.





7. Bleed the wheel cylinder.

8. NOTE: The internal auto-adjuster must be set and the brake shoes centralized to the brake drum.

Carry out the brake shoe adjustment.