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Replace a Spare part Wheel cylinder – a defective one or if the limit of use has been already reached. Find out useful information about Wheel cylinder
Faults of wheel brake cylinder
seizure of the cylinder piston;
deformation or wear of the piston seals;
breakage or wear of the piston return spring;
wear or damage to the cylinder bore;
piston scuffing.
Symptoms of the wheel brake cylinder failure
too soft or hard the brake pedal travel;
low braking performance and increased braking distance;
spongy brake pedal;
uneven braking;
skidding when braking;
leakage of brake fluid;
visible signs of corrosion and metal oxidation.
Causes of wheel brake cylinder faults
failure to comply with the system operation rules;
system depressurization and getting air into it;
clogging of the compensation port in the brake cylinder;
brake fluid lack or insufficient level in the system;
use of low-quality spare parts and consumables;
use of an incorrect type of brake fluid;
impurities or water getting into the brake fluid;
wear of brake system related components;
exceeding the recommended period of brake fluid use;
sporty driving style.
Diagnostics
Malfunctions of the brake cylinder can be determined by the braking pattern and visual system examination. Checking the brake cylinder and cleaning should be carried out regularly once a month, regardless of the car mileage. Besides, every 30 000 km of run it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the entire system.
Repair and replacement of the brake cylinder
Repair of the brake cylinder is relevant if inner and outer seals are damaged or worn. It should be noted that replacement of the cylinder rubber components must be done at each system diagnostics, regardless of their status.
In this case, the brake fluid must be drained, the cylinder disconnected from the system and completely cleaned. In the diagnosis the condition of both valves and bores is checked,for the cylinder’s proper operation depends on their state.
If the bore is damaged you must replace the entire part. It is advisable to do this as quickly as possible, because your driving safety depends on this.
Wheel cylinder replacement - instructions, descriptions and repair
