Wheel Cylinder: Service and Repair

Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.

Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.


Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement Removal and Replacement.
4. Remove brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement Service and Repair.
5. Clean any debris and contaminants from around the wheel cylinder.




6. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1) from the wheel cylinder. Cap the exposed brake pipe end to prevent fluid loss and
7. Remove the 2 wheel cylinder mounting bolts (2).




8. Remove the wheel cylinder (1) from the backing plate.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the wheel cylinder (1) to backing plate.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install wheel cylinder mounting bolts (2) and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
3. Connect the brake pipe fitting (1) at the wheel cylinder and tighten to 18 Nm (14 lb ft).
4. Install the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement Service and Repair.
5. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement Removal and Replacement.
6. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure).
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
8. Lower the vehicle.