Wheel Cylinder: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel, drum and brake shoes.
2. Disconnect hydraulic line at wheel cylinder. Do not pull metal line away from cylinder as the cylinder connection will bend metal line and make installation difficult. Line will separate from cylinder when cylinder is moved away from brake backing plate.
3. Remove screws holding cylinder to brake plate and remove cylinder.

INSTALLATION
1. Wipe end of hydraulic line to remove any foreign matter.
2. Place hydraulic cylinder in position. Enter tubing into cylinder and start connecting fitting.
3. Secure cylinder to backing plate and then complete tightening of tubing fitting.
4. Install brake shoes, drum and wheel.
5. Perform system brake bleeding procedures.