Hello,
I have a 1993 ford Explore 4x4 and I am wondering how hard it is to replace the brake cylinder. I have a leaky one that needs to be replaced and was planning on doing this on the weekend.
Thanks in advance.
Dave
Front, rear or master? If it's a wheel cylinder, have the shoes been contaminated? Do you live in the rust belt?
Easiest to hardest would be a caliper, master cylinder then wheel cylinder.Let us know what your up aainst and we can help as best we can.... though I would recommend picking up a manual and reading through for special considerations, etc. The brake system has several "gotchas" just waiting for a place to live.
Oh, yeah... all of these repairs would suit someone with an "intermediate" skill set.
Hi Jim,
I posted this ad at my dads place and I now at home. First off thank you for the speed reply very much appreciated. Secondly I am speaking about the rear passenger side back brake cylinder. Just today, I bought the rear back brake shoes for both sides as well as the front pads. The question that I do have is this, I just bought the cylinder which comes with no hardware. Is there any other hardware I should be aware of other than cylinder? To answer your question about contamination the left side is leaking when a heavy foot is applied.
Thanks,
Brad Lacey
You'll have to visually inspect the linings to see how badly they are affected. On something this old, there is the chance that the metal brake line is badly rusted and the nut wont turn on the tubing. Soak it with penetrating oil and, using a small pair of locking pliers (vise grips) squeeze the nut on as many opposing faces as possible - this can often free up the nut. If the line is badly rusted, it should be replaced. Premade lines are available though yo may need an adapter at the wheel cylinder end.
If it's been leaking for any length of time, you'll likely find that brake covered in distasteful goo... hardware and all. Given the age of the vehicle, you may opt for a spring kit rather than trying to clean the old stuff. If it were mine I'd likely replace the shoes on both sides just so I wont have to go through the process all over again in the near future.
HTH
"intermediate"
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