OEM 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Wheel Cylinder

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Wheel Cylinder Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the wheel cylinder on 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt?

  A: The procedure starts by raising the vehicle and supporting it while you remove the tire along with the wheel assembly and Brake Drum. Begin by cleaning the Wheel Cylinder area before removing the bleeder cap and valve while disconnecting the brake pipe fitting from the Wheel Cylinder and applying a cap to the exposed brake pipe end to avert fluid loss and contamination. The next step involves removing all Wheel Cylinder mounting bolts. The j 38400 (Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover) tool allows technicians to spread the brake shoes and extract the Wheel Cylinder from the Brake Backing Plate. To install a new Wheel Cylinder fit it to the Brake Backing Plate by using the j 38400 (Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover) to spread apart the top brake shoes once again. Screw in the Wheel Cylinder mounting bolts and follow up with a torque of 16 nm (12 lb ft). Approach the brake pipe end with caution then install the fitting and torque it to 19 nm (14 lb ft). Tighten the Wheel Cylinder bleeder valve to 8 nm (71 lb in) torque. Install the Brake Drum before completing the bleeding of the hydraulic brake system along with installing the bleeder valve cap. Drum brake adjustment should follow before you install the tire-wheel combination and lower the vehicle.