Wheel Cylinders: Installation
- Install new "O" ring at the mating surface of the wheel cylinder to brake support plate. See Figure .
- Install the wheel cylinder onto the brake support plate. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Hand start and then tighten the rear brake line nut tube fitting to wheel cylinder. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the rear brake shoes on the brake support plate. See DRUM BRAKE SHOES . Replace them as necessary.
- Install the rear brake drum onto the rear hub.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Adjust the rear brakes. See REAR BRAKE SHOES under ADJUSTMENTS.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the brake pedal holder.
- Bleed the brake system as necessary. See BLEEDING PROCEDURES under BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Road test the vehicle to make sure the brakes operate correctly.
NOTE:
When installing wheel cylinder on brake support plate, be sure it is positioned squarely (horizontal) to the brake assembly.