Wheel Cylinder: Service and Repair

Wheel Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution.





1. Remove the rear brake shoes.
2. Disconnect the brake line from the wheel cylinder.
3. Plug or cap the brake line fitting as not to allow the brake fluid to become contaminated.
4. Remove the wheel cylinder bolts.





5. Remove the wheel cylinder.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the wheel cylinder.





2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the wheel cylinder bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove the plug or cap from the brake line fitting.
4. Connect the brake line to the wheel cylinder.
Tighten the fitting to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the rear brake shoes.
6. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual).
7. Check the master cylinder fluid level, add fluid if necessary. Refer Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling.