Wheel Cylinder Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Avoid taking the following actions when you service wheel brake parts:

^ Do not grind brake linings.
^ Do not sand brake linings.
^ Do not clean wheel brake parts with a dry brush or with compressed air.

Some models or aftermarket brake parts may contain asbestos fibers which can become airborne in dust. Breathing dust with asbestos fibers may cause serious bodily harm. Use a water-dampened cloth in order to remove any dust on brake parts. Equipment is available commercially in order to perform this washing function. These wet methods prevent fibers from becoming airborne.
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.

^ The rear brake cylinder retaining bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).

3. Connect the brake pipe to the rear brake cylinder.
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 parking brake if necessary.