1992 Ford Escort Brake Cylinders

Tiny
THECHEAT362
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  • 1992 FORD ESCORT
Brakes problem
1992 Ford Escort Front Wheel Drive Automatic 107000 miles

Hi,
My brake light keeps coming on so I took it to a mechanic and said my brake cylinders need to be replaced. I hear its an easy fix can you show me how?
Sunday, July 27th, 2008 AT 11:10 AM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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Its not as easy as you may think !
jack and remove tires a
remove :
rear brake drums
remove springs and hold down
remove shoes
loosen and remove brake line
remove cylinder hold down
remove cylinder

reverse procedure for installation
then bleed the brake system


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Sunday, July 27th, 2008 AT 7:49 PM

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