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Wheel Cylinder: Disassembly

  1. Remove the dust boots and discard.
  2. Remove the pistons and the return spring.
  3. Remove the piston seals and discard.
  4. Remove the bleeder screw and the ball seal.
    CAUTION: Do not use petroleum based solvent, kerosene, or gasoline for cleaning wheel cylinder parts. Their use as a cleaning agent can leave residues which can damage the rubber seals.
  5. Wash the parts in clean denatured alcohol and dry with compressed air.
    Fig 1: Illustrating Wheel Cylinder Components
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