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rear brake cylinders

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 10:40 am
by phil63
Is there a secret to getting the rear brake cylinders off? I allways have trouble because the drive shaft flange prevents the cylinder from moving out to clear the top so that it can be pulled out . I have just given up in disgust while I have a cup of coffee!! I thought about slackening the back plate bolts , but surely that can.t be needed !!
Regards Phil

RE: rear brake cylinders

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 3:51 pm
by andrewsxt
Having just done mine and having had that same cup of coffee i don`t think there is any secret, just gently prise them out with a screwdriver, they will come out, and a gentle tap with a hammer should see them back in.

Andy

RE: rear brake cylinders

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 10:27 pm
by rayofleamington
a gentle tap with a hammer
that's the trick ;-)