Rear brake cylinder replacement, what tool to use and what bold size to remove the two screws on the back of the brake cylinder?

2001 FORD FOCUS
140,000 MILES • 1.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DRGROH
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I was wondering what tool to use and what bold size to remove the two screws on the back of the brake cylinder. It is a tight spot and I saw a tool you guys used so I am wondering what it is and size and how to do it with stripping the bolts.
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Sep 13, 2023 at 11:49 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I attached two pics below showing the tools used. The first one is called a line wrench. It is designed to help prevent slipping or stripping of the bolt.

The second is a universal socket. It is designed to bend in different directions and the socket itself is an integral component.

As far as sizes, the manuals never supply that information. However, I would suspect the two bolts holding the wheel cylinder in place are approx. 10mm As far as the line wrench, I suspect it will be either a 13 or 14mm bolt.

Let me know if this helps.

Take care,

Joe

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