Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder Replacement for 1973-1987 Chevy & GM 3/4 & 1 Ton Trucks
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
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Learn some tips and tricks on how to replace the Drum Brake’s Wheel Cylinder on your 1973-1987 Chevrolet C10/C20/C30 or GMC equivalent truck. This video will cover safety, set up, prep, and removal of the Brake’s Wheel Cylinder, and the reinstallation of new parts and hardware to include a new brake line if yours happens to break. I hope you find it helpful! Feel free to like and subscribe!
Contents:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Tools & Parts
2:26 Safety & Set Up
2:35 Lifting the Truck
3:05 Wheel Removal
3:30 Floating Axle Removal
4:40 Wheel Hub and Drum Removal
6:04 Cleaning Brake Parts
7:15 Measuring Brake Drum Tolerance
7:50 Wheel Cylinder Removal
9:20 Install Prep
10:27 Wheel Cylinder Install
13:48 Wheel Hub and Drum Reinstall
16:32 Axle Half Reinstall
19:47 Bleeding the Brakes
20:50 Closing
Tools used:
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Optional Tools:
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Parts Used (For 1984 Chevy C-20):
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Legal & Disclaimer: Please do not attempt working on your own vehicle if you do not possess the aptitude and experience to do so. Use this video guide at your own risk, and always use proper maintenance procedures as outlined in manuals; this video is intended only as supplementary information and Shady Jay’s Garage assumes no liability for property damage, injury, or loss incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Always practice safety, and never attempt work on your own vehicle that you feel is beyond your capabilities or knowledge. Ensure proper eye protection and glove wear during work on your vehicle at all times. Due to factors beyond Shady Jay’s Garage’s control, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Shady Jay’s Garage. If in doubt, contact a certified mechanic for advice. - Авто та транспорт
Going into a ‘97 Chevy 3500 ,thanks for sharing.
Information was great.
Good morning Bud Thanks for all the Great info did it first time yesterday Thanks
Fantastic! '74 K20 Camper Special. Saved my butt!
Thank you Jay, this is what I needed to see first! Bought stuff I really didn't need because I was in a hurry..
I have a 1975 gmc c25 this is my first time working on a american car. I was going to the landfill today and my brakes were fubar. Your video saved my day thank you so much. Liked and subscribed for sure
Nicely done, thank you for sharing.
Thanks J, i have a 1974 chevy 3/4 ton beast, your info is invaluable,
2nd owner all number matching truck, first time ive had to replace anything on the brakes, was a farm truck in idaho, 64000 original miles, now its time to put some love into it
Thanks: jeff
Glad it helped Jeff!
Great video, thanks for putting these up
Nicely done diy video! Thanks Jay!
What is the axle socket size?
Im not exactly sure if its completely necessary but i habe always heard if get fluid particularly any oily substance or brake fluid to replace the shoes or pads since they will not be the same.
This was a very good video. Thank you.
thanks for the lesson ! I’m doing a 83 chevy P30 van with dually wheels and I sure don’t have the clearance between the leaf spring and the back of the drum that you obviously have, so I’ve found myself undertaking the removal of the leaf springs to accomplish the replacement of a stripped bleeder screw that has had my van down now for months, I’ve now purchased all the parts I required ( I thought ) like shackles, springs and shocks being that my need to bleed my brakes was troubled by a single sstripped out bleeder screw !!! Well like usual, back to the auto parts store and harbor freight for more stuff !!!
I have an 88 Chevy 1 ton dump Same problem you have. So I'm going to try and remove the wheel cylinder pull it out from the back plater then I can bleed it by using clamps on the plunger pins to holds it put pressure through the bleed screw . OR take the U bolts that holds the axle to the rear. Now I can jack up the frame and by doing so the leaf springs goes up away from axle and out of the way.
That was the best video I have seen, thank you j
Very useful! Thanks
I can't remember the differences between doing this for a k10 - which I have - and a k20 like yours. Guidance would help a lot. Thanks!
Very useful on my 73 c20 but I do have a question on do not appear to have have a retaining ring and my locking block is rather far in and a magnet can’t reach nor do my picks seam to be able to pull it out any ideas?
Nice tutorial
Thank you! Cheers!
Please someone help me I have 1998 gmc 1500 5.7L v8 it has the 14 bolt rear end but it has 6 bolt wheel hubs and I just completely ordered the wrong drum set as the backing plate sits so far back and the drum doesn’t meet with it I should have these drums but for 6 bolt I just don’t understand what the hell is going on I can’t fit my drum on
This video is seriously top notch. 👍🏻👍🏻 would this procedure be very similar if working on the semi floating 14 bolt axle? Do you also happen to have a video showing how to do the drum brake replacement on these?
Yes, it would be very similar. You may have a different spindle nut socket set up, some years had an inner and outer nut. And I will actually be putting together a drum and shoe video in the next month or so.
Great video! Quick question, where you measured the drum is this also where you measure it to determine the size for the master cylinder and power booster? There are apparently 2 different sizes to get an 11in and 13in
Thanks! And yes, the print on the outside that shows max diameter will indicate the 11 inch versus 13 inch drum system!
The only recommendation i have would be to put the wheel on and then tq axle that looked pretty sketchy
What wheels do you have on this truck?
Is it normal for the drive shaft to spin when u spin the drum? I feel like I messed up with the spindle nuts or something
If you have the floating axle rear end like the 14-bolt your axle is out so there should be no way to spin the drive shaft until the axle is reinstalled. If its spinning with your axle installed then that is proper.
I' would Always replace the axle seal while you got it apart. Cheap insurance and prevents extra work later.
Show the seal
Show the seal installation
Show the seal installation process
What’s size spindle nut socket
I used a 6-lug 2-5/8'' outer spindle nut socket. Thanks for asking, I'll make sure to update the description!
It didn't show the seal
73 c20 has 2 of the spindle nuts
Yes there are some versions of the 14-bolt that came with two spindle nuts. You can google the factory repair manual and follow the same procedure but set the bearing load following the manual
Do not break the line he under plays it it’s a bitch to install