Disassembly Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Chevrolet Spark. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
- Remove the rear brake cylinder. Refer to Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement .
- Remove and discard the brake cylinder dust seals (1).
- Remove the brake cylinder pistons (1) and spring (2).
- Remove and discard the brake cylinder piston seals.
- Inspect the brake cylinder bore for excessive corrosion, scoring, nicks and pitting.
- If the brake cylinder bore exhibits the above conditions, the brake cylinder assembly requires replacement.
- Remove light corrosion in the cylinder bore with a fine crocus cloth.
- Thoroughly clean the brake cylinder and pistons with denatured alcohol and dry with filtered, non-lubricated compressed air.