Wheel Cylinder: Service and Repair

Wheel Cylinder

Service Repair No - 70.60.19

Remove
1. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

2. Remove road wheel.
3. Remove rear brake shoes.





4. Disconnect pipe union from wheel cylinder.

CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open connections to prevent contamination.

5. Remove 2 bolts securing wheel cylinder and remove wheel cylinder.
6. Use a wire brush to remove any corrosion.
7. Clean backplate and drum with brake cleaning fluid.

WARNING: Do not use an air line to blow dust from brake assembly. Do not use petroleum based fluid as damage will occur to rubber components.

Refit
1. Fit wheel cylinder to backplate, fit bolts and tighten to 8 Nm (6 ft. lbs.).
2. Connect brake pipe union to wheel cylinder and tighten union to 17 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
3. Fit brake shoes.
4. Bleed brakes.
5. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove stands and lower vehicle.