OEM 2000 Dodge Caravan Wheel Cylinder

2000 Dodge Caravan Wheel Cylinder Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Effectively Service and Repair a Wheel Cylinder on 2000 Dodge Caravan?

  A: Disable the brake shoes if a wheel cylinder is leaking and then replace them if they are covered with grease or brake fluid. Unhook the rear brake hydraulic tube from the wheel cylinder, take out the wheel cylinder attaching bolts and pull the assembly away from the brake support plate. After that, line the wheel cylinder mounting area on the brake support plate with Mopar Gasket In-A-Tube or a comparable sealant. After installing the wheel cylinder onto the brake support, tighten its attaching bolts with 8 Nm (75 inch lbs.). Put the hydraulic brake tube on the wheel cylinder and secure it with 16 Nm (142 inch lbs.) of force. Arrange the brake shoes on the support plate first and then fit the rear brake drum onto the rear hub. Put on the rear wheel and tire assembly, then close the wheel stud nuts until you reach 129 Nm (95 ft. lbs.). Work on the rear brakes, then bleed the whole brake system.