Q: How to service and repair the wheel cylinder on Ford F-150?
A: Service repairs on the wheel cylinder begin with removing brake shoes and linings before disconnecting the brake line fitting and removing the two rear wheel cylinder bolts to extract the rear wheel cylinder. The installation should start with reversing all removal steps and remember to bleed the brake system afterwards.
Q: What are the crucial steps and precautions for servicing and repairing the wheel cylinder on Ford Focus?
A: The wheel cylinder requires only DOT 3 brake fluid for maintenance because alternative types of fluid will damage brake components permanently making the brakes non-functioning which could lead to injuries. You must read all warning information on the product label alongside contacting 1-800-959-3673 for emergency medical details on Ford/Motorcraft products within USA and Canada. Any fluid spillage needs immediate cleaning with water when it affects painted surfaces or plastic components. Start the procedure by uninstalling the brake drum without utilizing the hub retaining nut. After removing the hold-down clips and pins from the brake cylinder be cautious to avoid wheel cylinder pistons from exiting the bore. A suitable device should be used to keep the pistons in position as you disconnect the brake shoes from their connection to the wheel cylinder. To reassemble the brake tube fitting, you should set the torque at 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.). Take out the wheel cylinder by removing its two bolts and reinstall it while securing the bolts to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.). Apply a sealant bead along the wheel cylinder mating surfaces before replacing it with a new one. Additionally ensure that all surfaces remain clean. It is crucial to bleed the brake system followed by adjusting the internal auto-adjuster for brake shoes centralization within the drum.
Q: How to service and repair the rear wheel cylinder on Ford Ranger?
A: Initiate the repair process of the rear wheel cylinder by separating its components although removal is not required. The service sequence begins by dismantling rubber boots then continuing with rear wheel cylinder pistons and cups and the expander. You must next take off the bleeder screw from the wheel cylinder. The assembly process requires applications of Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or an equivalent DOT 3 fluid that adheres to Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A. Proceed with reassembling the system by reversing the disassembly procedure.