Wheel Cylinder: Service and Repair

WHEEL CYLINDER REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

Tools Required
J 38400 Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the brake drum.
4. Clean any debris and contaminants from around the wheel cylinder.
5. Remove the wheel cylinder bleeder cap and valve (2).
6. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1) from the wheel cylinder. Cap the exposed brake pipe end.
7. Remove the wheel cylinder mounting bolts (3).





8. Using the J 38400 to spread the brake shoes, remove the wheel cylinder from the brake backing plate.




Installation Procedure





1. Using the J 384OO to spread the brake shoes install the wheel cylinder to the brake backing plate.






2. Install the wheel cylinder mounting bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).
3. Remove the cap from the brake pipe end
4. Connect the brake pipe fitting (1) at the wheel cylinder.
Tighten the fitting to 18 Nm(13 lb ft).
5. Install the wheel cylinder bleeder valve.
Tighten the valve to 8 Nm (71 lb in).
6. Install the brake drum.
7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system.
8. Install the bleeder valve cap.
9. Adjust the drum brakes.
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
11. Lower the vehicle.