XL-7 Limited 4WD V6-2.7L (2002)
Wheel Cylinder: Service and Repair
Removal
1. Perform Steps (1 to 5) of "Removal" under "Rear Brake Drum Removal and Installation:".
2. Perform Steps (2 and 4) of "Removal" under "Rear Brake Shoe Removal and Installation:
3. Loosen brake pipe flare nut (or nuts) but only within the extent that fluid does not leak.
4. Remove wheel cylinder mounting bolts. Disconnect brake pipe (or pipes) from wheel cylinder and put wheel cylinder bleeder plug cap (1) onto
pipe to prevent fluid from spilling.
Installation
1. Fit wheel cylinder to brake back plate, take off bleeder plug cap from brake pipe and connect pipe (or pipes) to wheel cylinder (1) just enough to
prevent fluid from leaking.
2. Tighten wheel cylinder to brake back plate (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wheel cylinder bolt (for non sealed type) (a): 13.5 Nm (1.35 kgf-m, 10.0 ft. lbs.)
3. Torque flare nut (or nuts) (2) of brake pipe (3) which was connected in Step 1 to specification.
Tightening torque
Brake pipe flare nut (b): 16 Nm (1.6 kgf-m, 12.0 ft. lbs.)
4. Install bleeder plug cap taken off from pipe back to bleeder plug.
5. For procedure hereafter, refer to Steps (1 to 5) of "Installation" under Brake Shoe; Service and Repair
NOTE: Be sure to bleed brake system.
Inspection
Inspect wheel cylinder disassembled parts for wear, cracks, corrosion or damage.
NOTE: Clean wheel cylinder components with brake fluid.