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Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning in the Preface section.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tyre and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
4. Remove the drum brake adjusting hardware. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement .
5. Clean the area surrounding the wheel cylinder of dirt and debris.
6. Remove the wheel cylinder bleeder valve to get tool access to the brake pipe fitting.



7. Disconnect the wheel cylinder brake pipe fitting (1).

Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.




8. Remove the wheel cylinder bolts (1).



9. Spread the top of the brake shoes slightly and remove the wheel cylinder (1) form the backing plate.

1. Spread the top of the brake shoes slightly and install the wheel cylinder (1) to the backing plate.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




2. Install the wheel cylinder bolt (1) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
3. Install the wheel cylinder bleeder valve and tighten to 8.5 N·m (75 lb in).



4. Install the wheel cylinder brake pipe fitting (1) to the wheel cylinder and tighten to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).
5. Install the drum brake adjusting hardware. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement .
6. Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
7. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
8. Install the tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding : Pressure → Manual .
10. Lower the vehicle.