Part Description: 2000 GMC Safari Rear Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder
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2000 GMC Safari | All Trims | All Engines
FAQ for Wheel Cylinder Repair
Q: What's the installation procedure for the wheel cylinder?
A:
The installation procedure is to install the wheel cylinder, then install the bolts and tighten the bolts to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.), then connect the brake pipe to the wheel cylinder and tighten the brake pipe fitting to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.), then install the brake shoes and bleed the brake system.
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
Q: What's the proper way to install the wheel cylinder overhaul?
A:
The proper way is to lubricate the seals and the wheel cylinder bore with clean brake fluid, and install the spring, the seals, the piston, the boots, and the bleeder valve.
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
Q: What's the removal procedure for the wheel cylinder?
A:
The removal procedure is to remove the brake shoes, disconnect the brake pipe, then remove the bolts and the wheel cylinder.
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
Q: What's the recommended torque for the bleeder valve?
A:
The recommended torque is 7 Nm (62-inch lbs.).
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: What should be noticed when removing the hydraulic brake booster?
A:
You will need to know that hydraulic brake systems use two distinct and incompatible fluids. Power steering fluid is used in the hydraulic Brake Booster system. Brake fluid is used in the master cylinder and brake pipes. You should use extreme care when selecting brake system fluids, or seal damage can result.
Q: What's the filling procedure for the master cylinder reservoir?
A:
The removal procedure is to thoroughly clean the master cylinder reservoir cover before removal, remove the Brake Master Cylinder cover and diaphragm and add brake fluid to fill the reservoir to the full mark.
Q: What should not be done when I use the two-person bleed procedure?
A:
You mustn't drive the vehicle until the brake pedal feels firm or reuse brake fluid that is used during bleeding.