How to Rebuild a Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder

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Жыл бұрын

The wheel cylinder is a critical component in your vehicle's braking system. This is the component that converts hydraulic pressure from the brake master cylinder into mechanical force to apply the brakes. Over time, the seals wear out and water in the brake fluid cause rust, leading to reduced brake performance or even complete failure.
Jefferson guides you through the process of rebuilding a wheel cylinder step by step. You'll learn about the tools and materials required, as well as tips and tricks to ensure a successful rebuild.
We go through the entire process from disassembly, inspection of each component for signs of damage or wear, including the piston, seals, and springs, then we look at the rebuild kit. This cylinder required some extra steps, as it was incredibly rusted.
Then Jefferson shows you the actual rebuild process, showing you tips and tricks along the way.
The grease used on the cups is optional, and must be DOT hydraulic brake grease if used.

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@A_Litre_of_Farva 2 ай бұрын

Well made and to the point video, thank you sir. It's satisfying to watch that hunk of rusted iron become new again!

@aubreyj.tennant1123 Ай бұрын

Great vid! Thanks for the detailed information. I’m about to do my 95 Mitsubishi with tandem rear wheels & dual wheel cylinders on each side. 💪👍🥂

@Impreza_S206 8 ай бұрын

very informative video, just rebuilt the rear brake cylinders on my 1982 moskvich 412 and now it finally stops!

@danielalamo2075 8 ай бұрын

Another reason to rebuild your old stuff, new crap comes with metric bolts. Which can be a pain when everything else on your old American made truck or car is SAE. I just had this problem with the clutch/ brake master cylinder on my dad's 1963 GMC pickup. But I had to use the new one.

@Reddirtrodz 8 ай бұрын

That's a fact! I hate mixing metric and sae!

@fuzzjunky 11 ай бұрын

mine wasn't seized, but was very surprised about how simple the whole thing is. i even used some new parts of a slave that didn't fit, cleaned mine out and it looks like it will go back together with the new cylinders real easy. [i kept the old slave bodies because they had the right fitting bolts - the new one didn't]

@matthewmoneta7906 Ай бұрын

When you were hammering it, it helps to have an actually solid fixture.. all your force was gone considering you were working on a trampoline.

@ken2400 4 ай бұрын

I take it the outside where the seal sits was cleaned up too? Thanks for the video.

@Reddirtrodz 4 ай бұрын

Yes, the entire body was cleaned.

@TEH47 11 ай бұрын

Is it basically the same for a 1962 Buick wheel cylinder? Thank you, Tim H.

@Reddirtrodz 11 ай бұрын

Yes, all wheel brake cylinders are essentially the same.

@JhariilTV 3 ай бұрын

may I know what type of grease did you use??? Thank you...

@Reddirtrodz 3 ай бұрын

This works great. www.amazon.com/Permatex-24125-Ceramic-Extreme-Lubricant/dp/B0018PSASU/ref=asc_df_B0018PSASU/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312141533517&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6581805064370921952&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1024339&hvtargid=pla-571820984777&psc=1&mcid=58ef3728bbd03119962338b384fa6144&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=61941536837&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312141533517&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6581805064370921952&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1024339&hvtargid=pla-571820984777&gclid=CjwKCAjwnv-vBhBdEiwABCYQA7Spq5DBViMAKv3LRQBG_gxQjpqNcCwPOWQ2_d54U0uJnFCvz2RHzBoChH8QAvD_BwE

@link560633 4 ай бұрын

Shoot none of mine local shop have the kits for my truck and online they asking for about the same price on a new complete cylinder. I wanted to rebuild it to learn from the on hand experience but I guess buying a new cylinder is my option.

@Reddirtrodz 4 ай бұрын

That's no bueno!

@marjanstojkovski9093 Жыл бұрын

What if i don't have hone tool? Is it very important to hone the cylinder bore?

@Reddirtrodz Жыл бұрын

You need to clean the bore. If it is not pitted or scored, then you can get away with just cleaning it up with an ultra fine scotchbrite pad. That said, , brake cylinder hone costs about $10 to $15 bucks. amzn.to/3NFN2pa

@fuzzjunky 11 ай бұрын

i'm doing it at the moment. i'm gonna use some 1500 grit paper and some CRC and my finger. i'll let you know how it goes. i've used some CLR to dissolve any alloy decay powder. i just cannot buy any more tools i'll only use once so as long as there's no pitting i think it should be fine.. my cylinders and rubber seals are brand new so half the problem is solved

@Reddirtrodz 11 ай бұрын

@@fuzzjunky it works just fine how you are doing it, as long as there isn't much pitting.

@fuzzjunky 11 ай бұрын

@@Reddirtrodz yeh it seemed to go back together nice and i made sure it had that nice travel that you did in the video. as long as it doesn't leak tomorrow when it goes back on i'll do the other side the same.

@fabio40 2 ай бұрын

For less than $20 just go out and buy a new one. By the time you pay for Evaporust and a rebuilt kit it would be cheaper to by a new one.

@Reddirtrodz 2 ай бұрын

Yes, IF a new one is available, they are not always available.

@paultimoti8704 Жыл бұрын

grease in a brake cylinder ?? That does not mix with rubber and brake fluid

@Reddirtrodz Жыл бұрын

There is a tiny smear between the piston and the cup, this is not going to see brake fluid. This is how I was taught by an old timer. This is Marine grease, it is specifically formulated to be compatible with rubber seals and prevent corrosion from water. Another option would be silicon paste. Some wheel cylinder kits come with piston grease. The metal pistons only see brake fluid when the seals wear out. There is no grease in the cylinder itself, just a tiny dab to keep the cup from welding to the piston.

@eng-aholiccustomz2004 4 ай бұрын

Wow 3 days on 1 wheel cylinder! I could have done 80 in 3 day's.

@Reddirtrodz 4 ай бұрын

The rebuild process takes 20 minutes, but this one was seized, so we let it soak. That's not typical, this one had sat for years and rusted up. That said. This process shows that you can save even crusty old wheel cylinders!

@onegorgeouschick 2 ай бұрын

@@Reddirtrodz Amazing

@dgriffin6074 4 ай бұрын

May I suggest you be more specific? You keep stating "diesel"; diesel what? fuel? Also, you applied "grease" to the plunger; it looks like silicone grease, but you don't specify...

@Reddirtrodz 4 ай бұрын

Im not sure what else diesel would mean in this case, but yes, it is diesel fuel. The grease was an oversight, it is DOT hydraulic brake grease.