Rear Wheel Cylinder Replacement - Honda 2002 Accord Manual

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17. Install the brake shoes (A) onto the backing plate.
Be careful not to damage the wheel cylinder dust
covers.
D
E
18. Install the tension pins (B) and the retainer springs
(C).
19. Hook the upper return spring (D) with the tool (E).
20. Install the brake drum.
21. If the wheel cylinder has been removed, bleed the
brake system (see page 19-7).
22. Press the brake pedal several times to set the self-
adjusting brake.
23. Adjust the parking brake (see page 19-5).
Rear Wheel Cylinder Replacement
NOTE:
• Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it
off immediately with water.
• To prevent spills, cover the hose joints with rags or
shop towels.
• Use only a genuine Honda wheel cylinder special bolt.
1. Remove the brake shoes (see page 19-27).
2. Disconnect the brake line (A) from the wheel
cylinder (B).
9 Nm (0.9 kgfm, 6.5 Ibfft)
3. Remove the bolt (C)and the wheel cylinder from
the backing plate.
4. Apply sealant (E) between the wheel cylinder (B)
and backing plate (D), and install the wheel cylinder.
5. Install the removed parts in the reverse order of
removal.
6. Fill the brake reservoir up, and bleed the brake
system (see page 19-7).
7. After installation, check for a leak at the line joint,
and retighten if necessary.
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