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PanelDeland · 08-02-2013, 09:04 PM

You need to remove the wheels,brake drums and then you can get to them.There are springs and retainers inside the drums.Keep track of what goes where,pictures are a must,a manual is really,really helpful.Then the brake line goes into them from the backside,remove that(you will probably need to work it a bit,they're usually pretty tight.A manual is really really helpful.A set of flare nut/line wrenches will help keep from stripping the fitting.Then there are two bolts that hold them to the backing plate.A manual is really really helpful.Some applications are left/right specific.Installation is the reverse of removal.A manual is really really helpful.Make sure the brake pads have not gotten brake fluid on them,if they have you shoud replace them.You might get them clean enough with brake cleaner but if you don't you have to tear it all back down.

BTW Did I mention,A manual is Really Really Helpful?

08-02-2013, 09:04 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Replace my wheel cylinders You need to remove the wheels,brake drums and then you can get to them.There are springs and retainers inside the drums.Keep track of what goes where,pictures are a must,a manual is really,really helpful.Then the brake line goes into them from the backside,remove that(you will probably need to work it a bit,they're usually pretty tight.A manual is really really helpful.A set of flare nut/line wrenches will help keep from stripping the fitting.Then there are two bolts that hold them to the backing plate.A manual is really really helpful.Some applications are left/right specific.Installation is the reverse of removal.A manual is really really helpful.Make sure the brake pads have not gotten brake fluid on them,if they have you shoud replace them.You might get them clean enough with brake cleaner but if you don't you have to tear it all back down. BTW Did I mention,A manual is Really Really Helpful? __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"