Wheel Cylinder: Service and Repair

Wheel Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Raise the vehicle and support the vehicle with safety stands.
2. Remove the tire and the wheel from the vehicle.
3. Install the pin into the park brake lever.
4. Remove the rear brake drums.
5. Remove the rear brake shoes.
6. Disconnect the brake pipe from the rear brake cylinder.
7. Remove the rear brake cylinder retaining bolts.
8. Remove the rear brake cylinder from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
1. Connect the rear brake cylinder to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install the rear brake cylinder retaining bolts.
Tighten the rear brake cylinder retaining bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Connect the brake pipe to the rear brake cylinder.
Tighten the rear brake pipe to the rear brake cylinder to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the rear brake shoes.
5. Install the rear brake drums.
6. Remove the pin to the park brake lever.
7. Install the tire and the wheel on the vehicle.
8. Bleed the brake system.
9. Adjust the rear brakes.
10. Adjust the park brake if necessary.