Disassembly Procedure
- Remove the wheel cylinder assembly from the backing plate. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement .
- Twist off the boots, the pistons, and the seals from each end of the wheel cylinder.
- Remove the spring assembly.
- Remove the bleeder cap and the bleeder valve.
Assembly Procedure
- Install the bleeder caps and the bleeder valve.
- Install the spring assembly.
- Twist on the boots, the pistons and the sealer on each end of the wheel cylinder.
- Bleed the brake system.
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
Important: Before installing the components, note the following procedures:
• Inspect the wheel cylinder bore and the pistons for scoring, nicks, corrosion and wear. • Use a crocus cloth to polish out light corrosion in the wheel cylinder bore. • If the bore will not clean properly, replace the wheel assembly. • Clean all the parts in clean denatured alcohol or brake fluid. Dry all the parts with unlubricated compressed air and lubricate the new seals, the pistons, and the wheel cylinder bore with clean brake fluid before assembly. • Thinly coat all the parts except the dust caps with brake fluid. • Inspect the pistons for free movement.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the boots, pistons and sealers to 6 N·m (4 lb ft).
