Wheel Cylinder Questions

[BIGPROFITT]

Is there an easy way to remove the wheel cylinder on the rear drum brakes without removing the entire braking system? For instance, using something to hold the top of the shoes apart while changing the wheel cylinder.

My other question is what size line wrench will I need to remove the brake line from the wheel cylinder?

Thanks

[inafogg]

yes u need to remove the return springs so u can move brake shoe back
brake line is either 3/8 or 10mm if i remember correctly
if u can use a line wrench instead of an open end wrench
GOOD LUCK

[BIGPROFITT]

So all I will have to remove is the Return Springs, then move the top of the shoes out, then remove the wheel cylinder?

I learned my lesson a while back about using a Line Wrench for another application. Never again will I make the mistake of not using a Line Wrench.

Wheel Cylinder - $15
Line Wrench - $15
Realizing You Should Have Used A Line Wrench - Priceless

[inafogg]

when u replace as long as u have new to install right away ok! but if not for what ever reason pinch rubber line off.this way u will only need to bleed the rear brakes.keep an eye on fluid level!!!GOOD LUCK