I got the wheel cylinder on but it is lose does it supposed to be like this.
2007-12-01 14:05:48 · 6 answers · asked by Tony 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
no, not supposed to be loose, you will also need to replace the brake backing plate.
these wheel cylinders are held in place by a spring steel clip, they are not the bolt on type
2007-12-01 14:10:25 · answer #1 · answered by imbustass 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make shure the bolts aren't too long and bottom out before they tighten the wheel cylinder to the back plate. The cylinder should be tight before you finish putting the rest of it together.
2007-12-01 14:26:43 · answer #2 · answered by Larry E 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Cylinders on this vehicle are retained by something that looks like a big spring lock, C-clip.Here is a picture that shows the clip.
http://www.napaonline.com/masterpages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=470&LineCode=UP&PartNumber=37625&Description=Wheel+Cylinder+-+Rear
You can push it into place with a big socket and a C clamp.
2007-12-01 14:39:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
normally wheel cylinders aren't loose. i guess you should start by making sure you got the two bolts on the back good and tight also make sure there wasn't any rust on the bolts to make you think they were tight but really weren't. last but not least as long as all your hardware is lined up properly when you put the hub back on that brake cylinder wont be able to go anywhere so it still should be OK.
2007-12-01 14:13:36 · answer #4 · answered by Brian 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You've got the wrong part. A wheel cylinder should fit the backing plate snugly & squarely.
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2007-12-01 14:25:31 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it's not supposed to be loose, maybe you cross threaded the bolts or there too long, you might have to get shorter bolts.
2007-12-01 15:02:55 · answer #6 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋