Wheel cylinder — removal, overhaul and installation (Taurus 1 and 2)

Caution: Brake dust contains asbestos, which is extremely harmful to health. Do not blow it off with compressed air or inhale it.

Warning: Clean the outside of the parts with a special cleaner or denatured alcohol. Never use gasoline, kerosene or gasoline-based cleaners for this purpose.

Note: Never overhaul just one cylinder - always two at a time.

Removal

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it on stands. Block the front wheels.

2. Remove the rear hub/drum (section 5) and brake shoe assembly (section 6).

3. Clean the cylinder.

4. Disconnect the brake pipe (see figure). Do not move the pipe away from the wheel cylinder.



5. Unscrew the wheel cylinder mounting bolts.

6. Disconnect the wheel cylinder from the brake shield, place it on a clean workbench. Immediately insert a plug into the line to prevent loss and contamination of brake fluid.

Major repairs

7. Remove the bleed nipple, dust boots, pistons, seals and spring assembly (see figure).



8. Clean the wheel cylinder with brake fluid, denatured alcohol or brake cleaner.

Warning: Never, under any circumstances, use gasoline based solvent to clean brake components.

9. Remove excess brake fluid from the wheel cylinder and clean the channels - you can use compressed air.

10. Check the cylinder bore for corrosion and scratches. Minor corrosion and discoloration can be removed with a cloth soaked in iron oxide; but if the hole is scratched or the defects are difficult to remove, then the cylinder should be replaced with a new one.

11. Lubricate the cuffs with brake fluid.

12. Assemble the brake cylinder components. Make sure the dust boot edges are seated tightly.

Installation

13. Replace the wheel cylinder and tighten the bolts.

14. Connect the lines and install the brake shoes. brake drum. Adjust the wheel bearing as described in section 5 (only for 1989 and earlier models).

15. Bleed the brakes (section 11).