Wheel Cylinders (Drum Brake): Removal
- Using a brake pedal holder, depress the brake pedal past its first 1" of travel and hold it in this position. This will isolate the master cylinder from the brake hydraulic system and will not allow the brake fluid to drain out of the master cylinder reservoir.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Disconnect the rear brake flex hose from the wheel cylinder.
- Remove the rear brake drum.
- Remove the rear brake shoes from the brake support plate.
- Remove the brake wheel cylinder attaching bolts.
- Remove the brake wheel cylinder from the brake support plate. See Fig 1.
NOTE:
If the brake shoes are wet with grease or brake fluid, replace them.