For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the brake drum and the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement.
- Clean dirt and foreign material from around the wheel cylinder brake line inlet, the pilot, and the bolt.
- Remove the brake line from the backing plate.
- Remove the wheel cylinder-to-backing plate bolt.
- Gently tap out the wheel cylinder from the backing plate, using care not to damage the bleeder valve or the cap.
- Plug the opening in the brake line to prevent fluid loss or contamination.
Installation Procedure
- Install the wheel cylinder to the backing plate. Install the wheel cylinder bolt and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
- Install the brake line to the backing plate and tighten to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Install the brake drum and the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement.
- Bleed the brakes. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.
- Lower the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
