Wheel Cylinder: Service and Repair

Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement

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


1. Remove the rear brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement (Service and Repair).




2. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1) from the wheel cylinder.
Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the wheel cylinder inlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.




3. Remove the wheel cylinder bolts (1).




4. Remove the wheel cylinder (1).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the wheel cylinder (1).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the wheel cylinder bolts (1) and tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).




3. Connect the brake pipe fitting (1) to the wheel cylinder and tighten to 19 Nm (14 lb ft).
4. Install the rear brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Bleed the wheel cylinder. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) (Service and Repair).