1990 Jeep Wrangler Rear Brake Cylinder Fix

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I have a 90 Jeep YJ Wrangler with 115,000 miles and a rear brake cylinder needs to be replaced. How long should it take for an experienced mechanic to complete the job?
Apr 22, 2006 at 8:19 AM
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You have to replace both sides. If it is leaking bad then the shoes will have to be replaced. About 30-45 minutes per side.
Apr 22, 2006 at 11:54 AM
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Replace both rear wheel cylinders. If a cylinder is leaking badly, also replace the brake shoes. An experienced mechanic should need about 30-45 minutes per side.

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The owner of a 1990 Jeep YJ Wrangler with 115,000 miles asked how long an experienced mechanic should take to replace a rear brake cylinder. The expert said both sides should be replaced, shoes should also be replaced if leakage is bad, and the job takes about 30-45 minutes per side.

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