Wheel Cylinder: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Before proceeding, (Refer to BRAKES - WARNING) (Refer to BRAKES - CAUTION) .
CAUTION:
If wheel cylinder is leaking and brake lining material is saturated with fluid, brake shoes must be replaced along with wheel cylinder.
NOTE:
Make sure parking brake is in "released" position before raising vehicle.
- Depress brake pedal past its first inch of travel and hold it in this position using a brake pedal depressor (holding) tool. This is done to isolate master cylinder from brake hydraulic system disallowing brake fluid to completely drain out of brake fluid reservoir once brake flex hose is disconnected.
- Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
- Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Unthread flex hose tube nut at wheel cylinder and remove hose. See Figure. Cap end of hose.
- Remove brake drum. (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DRUM - REMOVAL)
- Remove wheel cylinder mounting bolts. See Fig 1.
1 - WHEEL CYLINDER 2 - BLEEDER SCREW 3 - MOUNTING BOLTS - Carefully remove wheel cylinder and seal from between brake shoes and support plate.