im trying to get the complete wheel-cylinder out of the drumbrake (rear), because i have to rebuild it.

HOW IS THIS THING ATTACHED TO THE METAL PLATE? i allready removed the bleederscrew and the brakeline and the brakeshoes.

i read something about using needlepliers, but somehow i dont know what i should do exactly with them.

please help, i have to let my car checked for malfunctions (its a rule here every year).

thank u so much,

Robert

[ 09-16-2003, 02:12 PM: Message edited by: rolling-robert ]

Isn't there a clip on the backside of the backing plate, that you need to pull off, maybe with the needlenose pliers?

On my '69 rear drums the wheel cyl just unbolted...

thanx, but i just read that rebuilding a wheelcylinder doesnt require the removal of the cylinder.

Robert, you need to give the cylinders a good and thorough inspection, particularly, the inner walls. If corrosion was present in the cylinder and the walls are rough , you may want to consider replacing them. Good sealing is an absolute necessity ...

Given the relative inexpensive cost of a new wheel cylinder why not just replace instead of rebuild.

We are taking about brakes for godsake. If it fails and you can't stop, it's going to cost a whole lot more than a new wheel cylinder.

Just my .02, safety first IMHO.

-Funk

Originally posted by rolling-robert:
HOW IS THIS THING ATTACHED TO THE METAL PLATE? i allready removed the bleederscrew and the brakeline and the brakeshoes.

Robert There is a round spring clip that is pushed over the end of the cylinder. An ice pick or awl is handy to remove it.

Look at the back of the wheel-cylinder and on the front and the rear there is a slot. The tabs on the spring clip slide down the slots and then snap in behind tabs on the cylinder.

Need to get the spring tabs pried outward to clear the tabs on the wheel cylinder. Yes, it is as much a pain as it sounds.

Bob.