What is the procedure for removing and replacing a rear brake cylinder and shoes on a 1989 Olds cutlass ciera?
Remove rear wheel , pull off the brake drum , you may have to use two flat blade screwdrivers one eachside to prize the drum off,clamp the flexable brake hose behind the brake assembly so fluid does'nt drainout,at the rear of the back plate you will need to disssconnect the hand brake cable usually a spring needs compressing by hand and then are able to disconnect the cable from its seating,take a picture of the brake shoe assembly before dismantling it so you know where the components go when re building, there will be spring loaded pin holding the shoes in place ,with a pair of pliers push and twist the flat washer so the pin head comes through the retaining washer you should then be able to lift away the shoe's and mechanism , next at the rear of the cylinder disconnect the brake pipe and the two retaining screws , fittings is the reverse , if you can get a workshop manual for the vehicle this will give step by step guide a tips for that exact vehicle, once back to gether unclamp the brake hose and bleed the brakes , take your time and if not sure if it looks right have a look at the picture or alternatively take the other wheel and drum off to check good luck
SOURCE: rear brakes uneven breaking as per mot tester
The Chardes have a diagonal split system, so one of the front discs is plumbed to the diagonally located rear drum.
You may need to check the front brakes too and that they have been bleed properly.
Other common cause of uneven braking are:
seized wheel cylinder;
brake hose obstruction or weakend wall;
weak pull off spring on shoe;
uneven drum roundness;
compensator/proportioning valve dicky.
SOURCE: serpentine belt diagram for 1989 olds cutlass ciera. 2.5 engine-4 cyc.
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SOURCE: Rear brake shoes VW lupo 1 ltr
a special tool is required to turn and press the caliper piston at the same time this tool is quite expensive so i sugjest having the pads replaced proffesionally but if you have the time a patience you can try to press the piston in with some slip joint pliers or screw driver while you turn the piston clockwise/ counterclockwise (depending on side) with something else to screw it back into it's bore. best of luck. P.S. many manufacturers are using this style caliper piston now so if your a mr. fix it the special tool is worth buying.
SOURCE: Rear brake drum is stuck;
Is the
emergency brake on? If so release it the brake shoes should release the drum.
Second option is to spray some WD40 on the threads next to the drum and replace
the wheel putting the lug nuts on finger tight. Lower the vehicle and slowly
drive forward for a couple of feet and slam on the brakes, then do the same in
reverse. Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel and see if the drum is loose or
give the drum a couple of whacks with a rubber hammer.
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