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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Chevy P42 Commercial Chassis 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Hydraulic Brakes 🢒 Wheel Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the brake linings. Refer to Brake Lining Replacement .
  2. Remove the brake pipe.

    3. Object Number: 176237 Size: SH
  3. Remove the wheel cylinder mounting bolts (2).
  4. Remove the wheel cylinder (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 176237 Size: SH
  1. Install the wheel cylinder (1).

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the wheel cylinder mounting bolts (2).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the wheel cylinder mounting bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  3. Install the brake pipe.
  4. Install the brake linings.
  5. Bleed the brakes. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding in Hydraulic Brakes.