Thanks for the info ... I was advised to chuck the cylinder, due to the
pitting.
The C-clip was a bear the first time. Then, to my dismay, it was covering
the hole where the bleeder was to go. The second time was easy.
So, ... I got that wheel done, but not bled. I'll get shoes on the other
side Sun. morning.
What would brake ( and clutch ) fluid do to chrome wheels ???
Robert D.
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><< Any cautions
> that I should be aware of in rebuilding a rear cylinder and then storing
it?
> Bag it?) ast.
>
> I haven't done brakes beyond pads, shoes, drums and rotors and don't have
> any specialty tools >>
>
>Robert:
>
>The wheel cylinder replacement or rebuild is a fairly easy and
>straightforward process. If you are rebuilding, just lay the parts out in
>the order they come out of the cylinder, then replace with the new parts in
>that order. Really easy. Best to wet the new rubber internals with brake
>fluid before assembling.
>
>I found it easier to deal with the "C" clip which holds the cylinder to the
>Brake backing plate with a regular c-clip expander which I bought at
Advance
>auto for about $10. It includes a variety of changeable tips so I can deal
>with inside or outside c-clips. You need to deal withthe C-clip to remove
>the cylinder, whether you replace or rebuild.
>
>As far as rebuildng and storing the old cylinder, I think having a spare is
a
>good idea but I am not sure I would rebuild it yet. Just clean the old
>one(s) up really good, coat it in some brake fluid and seal in a plastic
>zip-lock. Then either purchase a rebuild kit (both sides should always be
>rebuilt) and keep it, or wait till you need a cylinder job and purchase the
>kit. You may opt then to rebuild the newer cylinders instead of the old
ones
>anyway.
>
>The problem as I see it is that if you purchase the rebuild kit and either
>store or rebuild the old cylinders is that it might be years before you
need
>it (hopefully). That could render the rubber unusable or at least suspect.
>I think it would be best to purchase a fresh rebuild kit at that time
rather
>than pull an old one off the shelf -- especially if it has been installed
in
>a cylinder and left to sit for several years. The listers may have a
>different opinion.
>
>Just my loose change.
>
>---David C.
>
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