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Wheel Cylinders (Drum Brake): Installation

  1. Install a new O-ring at the mating surface of the wheel cylinder-to-brake support plate.
    2. NOTE: When installing wheel cylinder on brake support plate, be sure it is positioned squarely (horizontal) to the brake assembly.
  2. Install the wheel cylinder onto brake support plate. Tighten the attaching bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  3. Hand start the rear brake flex hose tube fitting to wheel cylinder. Tighten the tube nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  4. Install the rear brake shoes on the brake support plate.
  5. Install the rear brake drum on onto the rear hub.
  6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten the wheel mounting nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  7. Adjust the rear brakes. See ADJUSTMENTS .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Remove the brake pedal holder.
  10. Bleed the wheel cylinder as necessary. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
  11. Road test the vehicle to make sure the brakes operate correctly.
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