Brake cylinder to push the piston out so far

Tiny
PLYMOUTHIAN12
  • MEMBER
  • 2001 FORD TAURUS
What would cause the brake cylinder to push the piston out so far, that all the fluid drains out and that you can see the piston pushed all the way out, could it be I dont have the star wheel for the emergency brake adjusted right? Thank you
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 AT 8:16 AM

1 Reply

Tiny
WRENCHTECH
  • MECHANIC
  • 20,761 POSTS
About the only way this can happen is if the brakes are not assembled correctly or someone steps on the brake pedal with the drum removed. Here are videos and a guide to help you see how to do the job on similar vehicles, the process is the same.

https://youtu.be/3W0fs6shT3o

and

https://youtu.be/1j7qDoi1LP0

and

https://youtu.be/UV0kfP17Co0

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-shoes-and-drums

Please run down these guides and report back.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/561653_Brake_shoes_01_Taurus_1.jpg

Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
-1
Monday, April 5th, 2021 AT 11:29 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links