With a brake cylinder repair kit, you can repair your vehicle's brake cylinder yourself. The brake cylinder is an important part of the brake system. The cylinder ensures that the braking force is transferred to the brake shoes. These shoes then press against the brake drum, which causes the vehicle to brake. It is therefore important that this part is in good condition. Due to rust or damage, the brake cylinder may not function properly. With a brake cylinder repair kit, you can replace the parts of the cylinder that are causing problems. This means that the entire brake cylinder does not need to be replaced.
When to repair a brake cylinder?
You will need to repair the brake cylinders when they are worn out. Wear or age can cause the brake cylinder to leak after some time. This results in brake fluid leaking from the brake system. You can recognise this by the following symptoms:
- The braking force is greatly reduced.
- There is a puddle of brake fluid under the rear of the car.
- The brake fluid level drops very quickly.
- The car tends to pull to one side when braking.
If you notice any of these symptoms, check whether the brake cylinder is defective. If it is defective, it is important to replace the cylinder or repair parts of the cylinder.
Repairing a brake cylinder
You can repair the brake cylinder yourself. Keep in mind that the exact parts included vary per repair kit. In addition, the suitable kits for your vehicle vary per car make and model. Enter your registration number or car details on the website so that we can show you the correct brake cylinder repair kits. This way you can be sure that you have the right parts.
Buying a brake cylinder repair kit
Order a brake cylinder repair kit easily and quickly at Winparts. Enter your registration number in the checker on our website so that we can show you the correct parts. Are you looking for other brake parts? We also offer brake discs, brake pads, brake caliper repair kits and brake calipers. Take a look!