Luke1.4
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Registered: 2nd Dec 02
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One of my cylinders has gone. Going to have a go at fixing it myself just have a few questions.
1. Am i best changing both cylinders or is this unessacery
2. Will the brake shoes need replacing as one has been leaked on
3. Is it a bitch to do
Anyhelp appreciated
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ainsley_brader
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I would most certainly change both cylinders, if ones gone the other wont be far behind!
Brake shoes if it mine i would change them too but it depends how bad they have been leaking.
Depends how competent you are!
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Dave A
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if one has been leaked on, you will have to change the shoes. when changingh shoes, you must change both sides. if i were you i would change both cylindres as well, they arnt expensive, and at least you know it has been done
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Adam-D
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its easy, as long as nothing has rusted on
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loo_goblin
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my dad did it 
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V-Man
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quote:
Originally posted by loo_goblin
my dad did it
yup, me and dad done em too.
changed both of the cylinders, changed both sets of shoes too, remember how the brake springs etc go together.
we blead the brakes a bit after, just to make sure.
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Siberia
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Easy? i couldnt get a spanner or a socket onto mine ended up just reconditioning the ones that were on the car...
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Luke1.4
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Thanks for the help people yeah i think ill do everything shoes, drums, and cylinders and fit braided hoses mite as well while so it is all done. It is on my project corsa so ive still got my corsa so doesnt matter how long it take and i want the brakes to be right when i have my xe in. Just got 2.0l fronts and they need fitting aswell.
[Edited on 09-05-2005 by Luke1.4]
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