ttomtt
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I would like to confirm, the best(maybe only) way to change the wheel cylinder is to remove the backing plate?
Thanks, Tom
Thanks, Tom
Front drum brakes 63SF
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You can get to the bolts. Loosen both at the same time and pull the cylinder away as you do. Repeat in the reverse order to install.
Think you can remove WC's without removing BP's. I did it on my 66 Satellite. 7/16" wrench and some patience, it tight area. Try box end first, may not fit.
100% agree.
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That Right Front was a b...H on MAX. Yes, got it by grinding the wrench!
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Thanks to all that suggested the modified 1/2 box end. Worked great, much easier to remove than to replace. A new MOPAR tool in the box.
Tom
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Don't have to remove backing plates. Just did all four corners of my Road Runner with 100% all new brake parts and hardware.
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Yes, if you can't turn it with a wrench, rusted, rounded,etc. you have to remove the backing plate on the front wheels to remove the wheel cylinder bolts.
I just had to do it on Uncle Bill's Cuda.
I just had to do it on Uncle Bill's Cuda.
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Lol, old FSM’s show you all kinds of special tools to use! Yeah? Where am I going to find this or that nifty tool to use described in a 1963 manual? Call the guy to your garage in the Snap-On truck? Ya gotta make one yourself or figure out a plan B, or C.
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Think it was due for a brake job?[/QUOTE
Yes, I rescued from a field before going to the scrap yard. It was an old parts car.
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