Wheel Cylinder: Service and Repair

Wheel Cylinder Replacement

Tools Required

J 38400 Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover

Removal Procedure


Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution.

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

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the wheel cylinder brake pipe fitting and the bleeder valve.




4. Remove the brake drum.
5. Remove the brake pipe nut.
6. Install a cap over the end of the brake pipe in order to prevent brake fluid loss and/or brake fluid contamination.




7. Remove the wheel cylinder bolts (2).




8. Use the J 38400 in order to spread the brake shoes apart (1).
9. Remove the wheel cylinder.
10. Clean the old sealant from the backing plate where the wheel cylinder was installed. Clean the sealant from the wheel cylinder if you are reusing the wheel cylinder.

Installation Procedure




1. Use the J 38400 in order to spread the brake shoes apart (1).




2. Install the wheel cylinder.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the wheel cylinder bolts (2).

Tighten the bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

4. Remove the cap from the brake pipe and install the brake pipe to the wheel cylinder.

Tighten the nut to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).

5. Install the brake drum.
6. Bleed the hydraulic brake system at the wheel cylinder.
7. Install the tire and wheel.
8. Lower the vehicle.