the wheel cylinders on both sides blew at the same time

2001 FORD TAURUS
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JEFFKNAP
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i have replaced back brakes on both sides, when i test drove the car the wheel cylinders on both sides blew at the same time. I replaced them and they blew again, i went back to the autoparts store and exchanged them two more times the keep on blowing , what am i missing here. i have replaced these many times and never had this problem.
Jan 3, 2010 at 9:37 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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For the wheel cylinder to come apart and leak its traveling more than it should make sure you have the correct shoes recheck hardware ,


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