OEM 2001 Chevrolet Venture Wheel Cylinder

2001 Chevrolet Venture Wheel Cylinder Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the wheel cylinder on 2001 Chevrolet Venture?

  A: Start working with the Wheel Cylinder by lifting the vehicle then taking out the tire and wheel. Make sure to clean foreign substances before you take out the Brake Drum from its position. Install a cap over the brake pipe end to block fluid leakage when you unscrew its brake pipe nut. Insert the j38400 brake tool to open brake shoes at their base. Take out the Wheel Cylinder after removing its two bolts. When using a reused Wheel Cylinder clean its old sealant from both the backing plate and the Wheel Cylinder. Apply an appropriate brake cordant from loctite gm p/n 12345382 series to the Wheel Cylinder's shoulder that touches the backing plate. Now reengage the j38400 (J38400) brake shoes spanner tool to fit back the brakes shoes before installing the new Wheel Cylinder. Put on both Wheel Cylinder bolts and fasten them at 12 nm (110 inch lbs.). Place the brake pipe cap aside before fitting it to the Wheel Cylinder and screwing the nut to 17 nm (12 ft. Lbs.). After emptying hydraulic fluid from the Wheel Cylinder you should put back the Brake Drum secure tire and wheel then put vehicle down.