How to carry out replacement: Wheel Cylinder 2.0 i Cat VAUXHALL CAVALIER Mk II Hatchback
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How to change wheel cylinder on VAUXHALL Cavalier Mk II CC (J82) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Wheel Cylinder on your VAUXHALL CAVALIER
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Wheel Brake Cylinder : 60000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: wheel cylinder – VAUXHALL CAVALIER Mk II Hatchback. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 10
Combination spanner #9
Combination spanner #24
Flare Nut Wrench № 10
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Round-nose pliers
Rubber mallet
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: wheel cylinder – VAUXHALL CAVALIER Mk II Hatchback. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace the wheel brake cylinders of the rear drum brakes in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left wheel brake cylinders of the rear drum brakes.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: wheel cylinder – VAUXHALL CAVALIER Mk II Hatchback. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: wheel cylinder – VAUXHALL CAVALIER Mk II Hatchback. Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a flat screwdriver.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the cotter pin securing the hub nut. Use round-nose pliers.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a combination spanner #24.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the brake drum.
    Replacement: wheel cylinder – VAUXHALL CAVALIER Mk II Hatchback. Professionals recommend:
    Examine the brake drum. Replace it if necessary.
  9. Step 10
    Unscrew the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the wheel cylinder. Use a flare nut spanner #10.
    Step 11
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    Detach the brake pipe.
    Replacement: wheel cylinder – VAUXHALL CAVALIER Mk II Hatchback. AUTODOC recommends:
    Immediately plug the brake line open end to prevent fluid leakage and ingress of dirt into the hydraulic system.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the wheel cylinder fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the brake cylinder from the backplate. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 14
    Clean the brake drum. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 15
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    Clean the brake pipe attachment spot  and the brake drum fastening bolts on :maker :model.
  13. Step 16
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    Install a new brake cylinder.
  14. Step 17
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    Tighten the wheel cylinder fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 nm torque.
  15. Step 18
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    Attach the brake pipe. Use a flare nut spanner #10.
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