Wheel Cylinder replacement

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Wheel Cylinder

• Over time, the force applied to wheel cylinders
  causes them to leak or wear away, which can
  reduce the reliability and response time of your
  brakes. As an integral part of the drum brake
  system, wheel cylinders are most commonly
  situated directly above each wheel, perpendicular
  to the direction the wheel travels. Consisting of
  a small cylinder with a piston on each end, wheel
  cylinders are at opposite end of the brake line
  to the brake pedal, so when the pedal is pressed
  the brake fluid is forced into the cylinders
  which pushes the pistons out. In turn, the
  pistons push the brake shoes into contact with
  the wheel drums, slowing the vehicle through the
  friction this generates. Older wheel cylinders
  can eventually split and crack under pressure,
  while the pistons can be worn down, reducing the
  force with which the brakes can be applied.
  Cracks can also result in brake fluid leaks
  which, as well as being potentially corrosive,
  can lead to serious hydraulic failure if left
  unchecked. While most wheel cylinders incorporate
  two pistons, some designs use two separate,
  single-piston cylinders, so its a good idea to
  check what you need before ordering your
  replacements.

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Wheel Cylinder Replacement

• If you've got a vehicle with a drum braking
  system, wheel cylinders will form a pretty
  important part of what makes your car stop when
  you hit the brakes. The wheel cylinder exerts
  force onto the brake shoes, pushing them into the
  drum and creating the friction to stop your car.
  When vehicles get older, brake wheel cylinders
  tend to have a habit of starting to leak, but the
  good news is they're usually pretty cheap and
  easy to replace.

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Wheel Cylinders Function

• A wheel cylinder is a component of a hydraulic
  drum brake. The wheel cylinder must force apart
  the brake shoes and press them against the brake
  drum. This generates friction and the wheel is
  decelerated. This happens every time the driver
  presses on the brake pedal. Pressing on the brake
  pedal generates a hydraulic pressure in the
  master brake cylinder which is transmitted to the
  wheel cylinder in the brake fluid via the brake
  lines. In the wheel cylinder, the hydraulic
  pressure acts on the pistons, which then exert
  mechanical pressure on the brake shoes.

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