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2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette Repair Question


Topics covered: Brake shoes, Wheel, Backing plate.
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Asked on February 14, 2009

2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette wheel cylinder replacement

Brakes problem
2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

can you replace the left rear brake cylinder just by releasing the brake shoe springs and pull aWay the brake shoes?
Avatar Asked by billczel

Answer

Replied on February 21, 2009

Hi:
Yes, remove the brake shoes, then the wheel cylender is bolted from the back of the backing plate. Just remove the brake line first.

Let me know if you have questions.

joe

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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