Section 06-02: Brakes, Rear Drum
1996 Bronco, F-150, F-250, F-350 4x2 and 4x4 Vehicles Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Wheel Cylinder

 

Removal

  1. Raise vehicle on hoist and position suitable safety stands under vehicle.

  1. Remove wheel (1007). Refer to Section 04-04.

  1. Remove the brake drum (1126) and rear brake shoes and linings (2200). Remove the wheel cylinder brake shoe links (2042).

  1. Disconnect the rear brake tube (2267) from the rear wheel cylinder (2261).

  1. Remove the brake cylinder retaining bolts and lockwashers, and then remove the rear wheel cylinder from the brake backing plate (2211).

Installation

  1. Place the rear wheel cylinder on the brake backing plate and install the retaining bolts and lockwashers.

  1. Install a new gasket on the brake line fitting (if equipped) and connect the rear brake tube to the rear wheel cylinder.

  1. Install the rear brake shoes and linings and the wheel cylinder brake shoe links. Install the brake backing plate and the wheel.

  1. Adjust the brakes as described in this section and bleed the system as described in Section 06-06. Check pedal operation before moving the vehicle.