Brake Wheel Cylinders
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Brake Wheel CylinderGM Original Equipment™ Brake Wheel Cylinder by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$35.60 - $79.99Save: up to 15%$30.26 - $69.39
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Drum Brake Wheel CylinderGenuine GM Parts™ Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$19.80 - $164.89Save: up to 17%$16.83 - $140.33
- ACDelco®Gold DuraStop™ Drum Brake Wheel CylinderGold DuraStop™ Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Engineered to exacting tolerances for outstanding performanceBuilt to fit most cars on the road today$25.74 - $46.61Save: 15%$21.91 - $39.67
- Centric®C-Tek™ Standard Drum Brake Wheel CylinderC-Tek™ Standard Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Centric®. Designed to match all OE specifications, this cylinder provides OE fit, form, and function. To ensure safe, effective braking action, it's made of high-quality material and...Designed to meet OE specificationsIncludes pistons, cup seals, and dust boots$7.89 - $20.33
- Mopar®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Mopar®. Want your prized possession to look and perform the way it was designed to? Then top-of-the-line Mopar automotive parts and accessories are for you. Made using the latest manufacturing technology to...Ideal solution to keep your vehicle in top shapeCrafted from premium-grade materials and the latest technology$6.20 - $189.56Save: 10%$5.58 - $170.86
- Motorcraft®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Motorcraft®. Don't put yourself and your passengers at risk driving with worn-out brake parts. Motorcraft is here to provide you with premium replacement products that feature OEM quality and fit but cost...Direct OEM replacementMeet strict Ford Motor Company standards$26.16 - $131.12
- Wagner®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Wagner®. Wagner® Brake products deliver improved OE-design products to the aftermarket giving you the capability to repair and improve a brake system with the finest products possible.Innovative engineeringExtensive field testing$5.49 - $19.49
- Genuine®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Genuine®. Are your brakes making noise? Is your vehicle's stopping power not what it used to be? Brake repairs are not something that can be put off, but before you waste your time and gas running out to the...Designed to restore your vehicle’s brake systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$11.38 - $766.65
- Beck Arnley®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Beck Arnley®. For one hundred years, Beck Arnley has been providing premium OE quality parts for vehicles. Beginning with motorcycle parts in 1914 and transitioning to import vehicles in the 1950's, brand...Perfect fit and function is guaranteedMade from the same gauge material as your original part$8.33 - $42.27
- SKP®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by SKP®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$10.14 - $31.27
- Crown®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Crown®. Crown Automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. You will surely get a real bang for the buck!Perfect fit for the first timeOE quality and functionality$24.50 - $79.88
- ATE®Wheel CylinderWheel Cylinder by ATE®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at an...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$16.89 - $257.05
- Febi®Wheel CylinderWheel Cylinder by Febi®. Keep on the safe side with top-notch brake parts from Febi. They're precision engineered and tested to provide your reliable braking performance at panic stops. Febi brake components are an ideal replacement for...Excellent replacement for your worn out brake partMatches the OEM in quality, fit and performance$8.91 - $18.00
- Omix-ADA®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Omix-ADA®. Old wheel cylinders corrode inside, eventually reaching the point where the seals can't restrain the brake fluid against the rough surface. The result is a brake fluid leak, a loss of hydraulic...Brand new, not rebuiltMeets or exceeds OEM specifications$21.53 - $58.62
- AMO®Wheel CylinderWheel Cylinder by AMO®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at an...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$22.23 - $24.65
- Adler®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Adler®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$25.79 - $94.54
- Dansk®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Dansk®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$52.15 - $80.50
- FTE®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by FTE®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$30.59 - $76.95
- Graf®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Graf®. Increase the life of your vehicle's engine by keeping your cooling system in top condition. Replace your faulty engine cooling component with this highly efficient replacement product and be sure the...Made to keep your vehicle's engine running coolDesigned to maintain proper cooling level and prevent overheating$23.09 - $39.34
- Jopex®Classic Line™ Wheel CylinderClassic Line™ Wheel Cylinder by Jopex®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$15.92 - $16.09
- Metelli®Wheel CylinderWheel Cylinder by Metelli®. Apart from a full range for aftermarket, Metelli supply original equipment Wheel Cylinder for other manufacturers. All these are produced in different quality materials.Directly compatible replacement for your worn out partHelps to transfer power from the transaxle to the wheels$10.05 - $26.38
- PBR®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by PBR®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$19.37 - $28.55
- Seiken®Wheel CylinderWheel Cylinder by Seiken®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at an...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$10.25 - $107.41
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Drum Brake Guide PlateGenuine GM Parts™ Drum Brake Guide Plate by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$111.68 - $182.25Save: 15%$94.93 - $155.21
- ACDelco®GM Genuine Parts™ Drum Brake ShoeGM Genuine Parts™ Drum Brake Shoe by ACDelco®. GM Genuine Parts Drum Brake Shoes are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. These drum brake shoes are curved friction material used in...Rust-preventive coating to help protect against corrosionDirect fit; no retrofitting is required$54.84Save: 15%$46.61
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment Drum Brake ShoesGM Original Equipment Drum Brake Shoes by ACDelco®. When you need high-quality stopping power for your GM vehicle, rely on ACDelco GM Original Equipment Pads and Shoes. Built to meet stringent FMVSS guidelines, ACDelco Brake Pads and...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$103.49Save: 15%$88.08
- ACDelco®Professional Drum Brake ShoeProfessional Drum Brake Shoe by ACDelco®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$61.69Save: 15%$52.44
- Pagid®Brake DrumBrake Drum by Pagid®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at an...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$63.19 - $138.52
- EMPI®Brake DrumBrake Drum by EMPI®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by EMPI features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or exceed stringent...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$62.31 - $72.37
- EMPI®Drum Brake ShoesDrum Brake Shoes by EMPI®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by EMPI features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or exceed...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$31.39 - $45.39
The wheel cylinder forces the brake shoes against the brake drum. The cast iron or aluminum wheel cylinder body mounts on the backing plate and contains an expander spring, cup seals and pistons inside the bore, which is protected from brake dust by dust boots at each end. The pistons directly push on the brake shoes or there may be links that connect the pistons to the shoes. The brake line supplies fluid to the center of the bore in between the pistons.
When you apply the brakes, hydraulic pressure forces the wheel cylinder pistons outward, and the brake shoes against the drum. The hydraulic pressure also forces the cup seal lips against the bore to prevent fluid leaks. The expander spring keeps pressure on the seals when the brakes are released and the return springs retract the shoes and pistons. A bleeder screw attaches to a passage in the cylinder at its highest point to facilitate brake bleeding.
Glycol based brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning that it absorbs moisture. As the moisture level in the fluid increases it can corrode the bore in the wheel cylinder, resulting in pitting and scoring. This wears the cup seals and causes a fluid leak, and loss of hydraulic pressure. The first indication of a leak is a low brake pedal and reduced braking power. Corrosion buildup can also cause wheel cylinder pistons to seize in the bore, which can cause grabbing and brake drag. When experiencing these symptoms, or any time the brake shoes are serviced, the wheel cylinders should be inspected.
Pull back the dust boot at each end of the wheel cylinder. A small amount of moisture is normal, but if fluid runs out as soon as the boot is pulled back, the wheel cylinder is bad. Wheel cylinders are generally replaced, but if the damage isn’t too severe, they can be rebuilt. Before overhauling a wheel cylinder, make sure the bleeder screw isn’t seized. A rebuild kit includes new cup seals, boots, and expander spring. If light honing won’t clean up the bore without creating too much clearance, the wheel cylinder must be replaced. Clearance is excessive if a piston can be installed with a 0.003” feeler gauge in the bore.
Wheel cylinder manufacturers can impart a much finer finish to the bore than can be achieved with a hone, so a new wheel cylinder will last longer. In addition to new rubber components and a fresh casting, a new wheel cylinder will also have a new bleeder screw that is plated to resist corrosion. Another point to consider: when new brake shoes are installed the thicker linings push the wheel cylinder pistons further into the bore. This may force the cup seals to contact corroded parts of the bore, eventually causing a leak. For safe driving, replace the wheel cylinders whenever brake shoes are replaced.
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