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Wheel cylinder removal

Tiny
ROBERT DYKSTRA
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  • 1989 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
We already took clip and line off but something is still holding cylinder on.
Sunday, December 26th, 2010 AT 7:35 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Here is a guide to help you remove the wheel cylinder and a diagram below. Sometimes the wheel cylinder can get stuck you need to tap it with a hammer to break the rust loose.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-wheel-cylinder

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017 AT 4:46 PM
Tiny
PATTY40
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  • 1991 CHEVROLET S-10
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I need to know how to install the ring clip in the wheel cylinder is their a special tool? I am replacing them with brand new wheel cylinders. Just need to know how to install them they have a ring clip.
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 AT 3:03 PM (Merged)
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Here you go it shows the tool removing it. Says you can use two awls to remove it.
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 AT 3:03 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Okay and how to I install the new rings? I really appreciate you helping me.
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 AT 3:03 PM (Merged)
Tiny
PATTY40
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Okay, I got the response on installation so I use a 1 1/8 socket and extension but do I hammer it or what?
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 AT 3:03 PM (Merged)
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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No problem that is what we are here for. Also, look next removing the clip I posted how to install it.
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 AT 3:03 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yes thanks I just wanted to know do I use a hammer to tap on the extension bar to make the ring snap on?
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 AT 3:03 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yes, you drive it into place so you could use a hammer if needed.
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 AT 3:03 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Okay, thanks I just made a small donation I appreciate your help. Thank you.
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 AT 3:03 PM (Merged)
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You are welcome. That is what were here for. Thank you for the donation.
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