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I posted a few months ago that I was replacing the rear brake shoes, but could not get the drum over the new shoes. Suggestions were made to check to make sure the parking brake cables were not frozen, as well as the brake cylinders.
How do I check the cylinders? When I started the job, the rubber cylinder caps were dry and no fluid appeared to be seeping out. But I accidentally knocked one of the brass pieces out of the cylinder, and when I put it back in, fluid seeped out of the rubber cup. Did I mess anything up? Is there anything else I need to know about the cylinders?
I will tackle this job again soon, but wanted info and opinions from others before I do.
Thanks,
Paul
How do I check the cylinders? When I started the job, the rubber cylinder caps were dry and no fluid appeared to be seeping out. But I accidentally knocked one of the brass pieces out of the cylinder, and when I put it back in, fluid seeped out of the rubber cup. Did I mess anything up? Is there anything else I need to know about the cylinders?
I will tackle this job again soon, but wanted info and opinions from others before I do.
Thanks,
Paul