Brake wheel cylinder question.

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Ilsinc
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Brake wheel cylinder question.

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I've disassembled my brake system and it appears all four wheel cylinders are all identical (I'm thinking for the left side). Can someone let me know does the larger bore of the wheel cylinder actuate the front or rear shoe?

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Re: Brake wheel cylinder question.

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Hello Ilsinc and welcome!
I recall the larger bore actuates the rear shoe, and there are left and right cylinders.
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Re: Brake wheel cylinder question.

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I recently rebuilt the brakes on my truck using OEM/NOS parts, and I believe that Gary is correct. I recall that the TM was specific and a lot of help.
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Re: Brake wheel cylinder question.

Post by PoW »

I've seen them with "L" & "R" cast into them.

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