How to Inspect Wheel Cylinder Boots for Leaks and Address Any Issues on Chrysler PT Cruiser?

When your brake drums are off, examine the boots for signs of a brake fluid leak, checking for cuts, tears or burn marks. Should any of these be true, make sure to completely clean and examine the wheel cylinders and set up new components as it may be needed. If a leak in the wheel cylinder has made the brake linings soak up brake fluid, then you should replace the brake shoes.

How to Remove and Replace a Wheel Cylinder on Chrysler PT Cruiser?

In order to change the wheel cylinder, grip the brake pedal past the first inch with a brake pedal holder and this will block the master cylinder from moving so the brake fluid is not lost from it. Then, put the vehicle up and their bolts and remove the tire and wheel assembly from the hub. Disconnect the brake tube from the wheel cylinder, remove the clips holding the brake drum on and remove the drum next. To begin, open the dust cap on the rear hub and bearing, remove the hub's securing nut and lift the hub and bearing from the spindle. Press the bottom spring, remove the cable from the parking brake lever and then take out the lower return spring. Remove and compress both shoe hold-down spring clip, remove the assembly of shoes along with remaining parts from the anchor and the wheel cylinder. After that, remove the mounting bolts that hold the brake wheel cylinder to the brake support plate and take the wheel cylinder off.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser Wheel Cylinder, Rear Part Number: 5140708AA
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- Other Name: Wheel Cylinder - Wheel; Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder, Rear; Drum Barke Wheel Cylinder; Wheel Cylinder Repair Kit; Cylinder Wheel; Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Wheel Cylinder, Rear Part Number: 5018211AA
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- Other Name: Wheel Cylinder - Wheel; Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder, Rear; Wheel Cylinder Repair Kit; Cylinder Wheel
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Fits the following Vehicles:
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The Wheel Cylinder in Chrysler PT Cruiser plays an important role of exerting pressure on the brake shoes to enable them brake through contracting the brake drum on the wheel. It is exclusively a hydraulic system with cylindrical push rods and rubber seals that opens the cylinder during the application of brake pressure to push the shoes in the drum. Wheel cylinder is usually manufactured using aluminum to avoid issue of rust and longevity is also heavily considered to enhance performance. If it gets leakage or damaged, the wheel cylinder could be claimed and replaced with a new cylinder, piston, rubber cup, and spring to enable the proper functioning of brakes. Wheel cylinder play an important role in Chrysler PT Cruiser Vehicles thus its proper maintenance and frequently inspection will be of great importance for safety while driving and reliable brake power of the vehicle.

Chrysler PT Cruiser Wheel Cylinder Parts and Q&A

Wheel Cylinder, Rear
5018211AA
Q: How to Inspect Wheel Cylinder Boots for Leaks and Address Any Issues on Chrysler PT Cruiser?
A:
When your Brake Drums are off, examine the boots for signs of a brake fluid leak, checking for cuts, tears or burn marks. Should any of these be true, make sure to completely clean and examine the wheel cylinders and set up new components as it may be needed. If a leak in the wheel cylinder has made the brake linings soak up brake fluid, then you should replace the brake shoes.
Wheel Cylinder, Rear
5140708AA
Q: How to Remove and Replace a Wheel Cylinder on Chrysler PT Cruiser?
A:
In order to change the wheel cylinder, grip the brake pedal past the first inch with a brake pedal holder and this will block the master cylinder from moving so the brake fluid is not lost from it. Then, put the vehicle up and their bolts and remove the tire and wheel assembly from the hub. Disconnect the brake tube from the wheel cylinder, remove the clips holding the Brake Drum on and remove the drum next. To begin, open the dust cap on the rear hub and bearing, remove the hub's securing nut and lift the hub and bearing from the Spindle. Press the bottom spring, remove the cable from the parking brake lever and then take out the lower return spring. Remove and compress both shoe hold-down spring clip, remove the assembly of shoes along with remaining parts from the anchor and the wheel cylinder. After that, remove the mounting bolts that hold the brake wheel cylinder to the brake support plate and take the wheel cylinder off.