Should you replace both wheel cylinders?

It’s recommended you replace the brake wheel cylinder in pairs, especially when replacing other rear brake components. However, you should complete this job one wheel at a time.

Can you replace one wheel cylinder?

You can just replace one wheel cylinder if it’s leaking. Another common misconception is that you need to remove the brake shoes to replace a wheel cylinder.

How long does it take to replace a wheel cylinder?

Fixing Leaking Brake Wheel Cylinders. The wheel brake cylinder is vital to your drums braking capability. In this video I show you the process of replacing the drum brake wheel cylinder. It is easy to do and anyone can do it. It takes about an hour if you take your time.

How to replace a drum brake wheel cylinder?

The wheel brake cylinder is vital to your drums braking capability. In this video I show you the process of replacing the drum brake wheel cylinder. It is easy to do and anyone can do it. It takes about an hour if you take your time. Find inexpensive replacement wheel cylinders here: http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UT…

Where are the wheel cylinders on a car?

With all of the various components that have to work together to make the brakes engage, it can be a bit difficult to keep track of them. The wheel cylinders are located on the rear of the car if the car has drum brakes. These cylinders help to apply pressure to the brake shoes when trying to bring the car to a stop.

When to replace wheel cylinders and brake shoes?

This is a trick I learned years ago. It will help you if you need to replace wheel cylinders but your brake shoes are still good. This technique will save you the trouble of having to remove troublesome springs while you get the brake shoes all dirty. You will however need to readjust the brakes after you install the new wheel cylinder.