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Rear brake slave cylinder replacement
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 2:31 pm
by soother
I noticed some fluid leakage while checking the brake shoe wear.
Can someone confirm that the cylinder can be replaced without removing the shoes and springs etc.
Any other tips welcome too!
Thanks.
Re: Rear brake slave cylinder replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 11:47 pm
by alexperkins
You'll have to take the shoes and springs out as its all connected. Easy job mind you.
Re: Rear brake slave cylinder replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 7:28 pm
by 2015_polo
If you take one retaining spring off then you can move the shoes slightly and will allow you to remove the cylinder once its disconnected without having to strip the shoes down.....
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Re: Rear brake slave cylinder replacement
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 11:15 pm
by soother
Thanks for the replies.
I haven't done the job yet - waiting till I have the time and the weather.
I have done this job on other cars where it was possible to just undo the connections and bolts, push in the pistons and take the cylinder out. I never like disturbing brake springs. They always seem to want to fight me.
Re: Rear brake slave cylinder replacement
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 11:18 pm
by alexperkins
For what shoes cost, I would replace the lot and give it all a good overhaul