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02-16-2005, 10:04 AM | #1 |
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Need wheel cylinders?
Well, I've got a leak! On the inside of the right rear tire, there's a really slow(teaspoon per week) brake fluid leak. I have not had a chance to take the wheel off yet, but I supect it's the wheel cylinder. So, I'm going to change both rear wheel cylinders...can anybody recommend which ones I should get, and any other tips while doing the change?
Thanks all, 71400lb My truck is a 1971 Cheyenne 3/4 Ton Long Bed SBC 400(406)/400 Turbo 3.73:1 Open Rear 215/85/16 tires w/8 lugs discs front/drums back |
02-16-2005, 11:09 AM | #2 |
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In the past I've just bought the rebuild kits and done them myself. It's quite a bit cheaper.
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02-16-2005, 12:02 PM | #3 |
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If I remember right it is only like 10 bucks a peice for a whole new wheel cylinder from Napa, and the rebuild kits are like 5 or 6 dollars so there isn't much difference. But either way it is pretty cheap.
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02-16-2005, 12:24 PM | #4 |
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Don't forget to buy new brake shoes. Once they get fluid on them they are crap. and for a tip....carefull putting them damned springs back on...I've had a couple fly off and it's hard to find them in a messy garage
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02-16-2005, 12:50 PM | #5 |
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it's a good time to replace those 30yearold brake lines while your at it
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