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1997 Honda CRV Repair Question


Topics covered: Wheel, Brake fluid, Brakes.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on September 20, 2008

1997 Honda CRV Wheel Cylinder

Brakes problem
1997 Honda CRV 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 200000 miles

I just replaced my wheel cylinder, and as I press on the brake one side pops open and brake fluid is sprayed everywhere, is my new cylinder already broken?
Avatar Asked by Joyridez34

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Replied on September 26, 2008

Hi Joyridez34,

Check the seal for tear, if none, you can reinstall the piston into the cylinder and it would be ok, but remember to install the drum before trying to do bleeding.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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