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1989 Chevrolet S-10 Repair Question


Topics covered: Wheel, Wheel cylinder, Backing plate.
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Asked on December 26, 2010

89 S10 wheel cylinder

Wheel cylinder removal on 89 S10
already took clip and line off but something is still holding cylinder on
Avatar Asked by robert dykstra

Answer

Replied on December 26, 2010

Raise and support vehicle.
Remove wheel and tire assembly.
Remove drum.
Remove brake shoes.
Disconnect hydraulic line at wheel cylinder.
CAUTION: Do not pull metal line away from cylinder, as this may kink or bend line. Line will separate from cylinder when cylinder is moved away from brake backing plate.

Remove wheel cylinder-to-brake plate attaching screws, then the wheel cylinder.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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