Wheel Cylinder: Service and Repair

Wheel Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution.




1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the rear brake shoe assembly.
3. Remove the brake line from the wheel cylinder.
4. Using a plug, plug the brake line as not to allow dirt or the brake fluid to be contaminated.
5. Remove the mounting bolts for the wheel cylinder.
6. Remove the wheel cylinder from the backing plate.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the wheel cylinder to the backing plate.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the wheel cylinder mounting bolts.

Tighten the wheel cylinder mounting bolts to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

3. Remove the rubber plug from the brake line.
4. Install the brake line to the wheel cylinder.
5. Install the brake line fitting.

Tighten the brake line fitting to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).

6. Install the rear brake shoes.
7. Bleed the brake system.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Check the fluid lever in the master cylinder.