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Re: rear wheel cylinder problem

To: "Mark and Kathy" <mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net>
Subject: Re: rear wheel cylinder problem
From: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
Date: Sun, 04 Jun 2006 09:07:46 -0700
Hi Mark,

I just did this job yesterday on my BJ7 and struggled at first because I had 
taken the parts out 3 years ago and forgot exactly how they went back in. I 
installed them wrong first and the rubber boot would not fit. Second time was a 
charm.

First I put a small amount of caliper grease on the brake cylinder and clip 
parts that slide along the backing plate and where the ebrake arm pivots. Then 
install the smaller clip (the one with hooks) so that the clip opening is 
opposite the ebrake lever. I then installed the ebrake lever which requires a 
bit of pushing/prying to slip the pivot under the wheel cylinder. Next step was 
to slide the larger clip in (opening towards the ebrake lever). Things start to 
get tight and required some light tapping with a punch to get to the point 
where the clips snapped together. Finally, I installed the rubber dust shield 
over the brake lever and over the top clip. The gap created by the smaller clip 
being under the larger clip is where the rubber ring fits all around and does 
not interfere with the cylinder sliding action.

Cheers,
John




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