Wheel Cylinder Overhaul

Wheel Cylinder Components Disassembly:

DISASSEMBLY
1. Follow the removal procedure outlined in the image.

INSPECTION
Check the piston and wheel cylinder walls for rust or damage. If there is any abnormality, replace the entire wheel cylinder assembly.

ASSEMBLY
1. Follow the procedure in the above image in reverse order for installation.

Piston Cup/Piston Assembly


1. Use alcohol or specified brake fluid to clean the wheel cylinder and the piston.
2. Apply the specified brake fluid to the piston cups and the special tool.
Specified brake fluid: MOPAR Brake Fluid/Conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4.

Sliding Cup Into Piston Groove:

3. Set the piston cup on the special tool with the lip of the cup facing up. Fit the cup onto the special tool, and then slide it down the outside of the tool into the piston groove.

CAUTION: In order to keep the piston cup from becoming twisted or slanted, slide the piston cup down the tool slowly and carefully, without stopping.