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If your car is equipped with drum brakes and a spongy brake pedal, poor brake response, and leaking brake fluid, you may need a brake wheel cylinder replacement. Wheel cylinders are not exactly high-tech components, but they do play a vital role in drum brakes. When the driver steps on the brake pedal, hydraulic pressure from the master cylinder pushes the two pistons inside each wheel cylinder outward to force the brake shoes against the drums and apply the brakes. When the brake pedal is released, return springs pull the shoes back away from the drums and push the wheel cylinder pistons back into their bores. As they are a hydraulic component and subjected to the harsh conditions of braking, they can wear out over time and will eventually need to be replaced. When brake wheel cylinders do go bad, they will usually produce a few symptoms that can alert the driver that service may be required. 1. Mushy brake pedal One of the first symptoms commonly associated with bad whe...

If you're researching your car's brake system, most articles will tell you the same scary facts up front: By  the time you discover your car has a brake problem, it's usually too late. Fortunately, the brake system is  pretty simple, and it's easy to learn how to check the condition of different brake components. Properly functioning brake hoses are important for a safe ride You car's brakes are dependent on pressure and friction -- that's what makes the wheels come to a stop. When  you step on the brake pedal, that pressure has to move quickly to the four corners of the car, carried around  by fluid-filled brake hoses and brake lines. Generally, the metal brake lines get more attention; they're  even available in dressed up and high-performance variations. But the simple rubber brake hoses are just as  important to your car's safety. Visual Inspection and feeling the pressure in the hose for a safe working life of a brake hose should be  checke...

Common signs of a faulty brake master cylinder include abnormal brake pedal behavior, contaminated brake fluid, and the Check Engine Light turning on. The brake master cylinder is one of the most significant and important components found on modern car braking systems. It serves as the central valve that pushes brake fluid through the brake lines so that the brake calipers can squeeze the pads against the rotors. It functions by pushing a metal rod through a cylinder to force fluid through the braking system to the wheels. One end of this rod is attached to the pedal and is actuated when the pedal is depressed. Usually a defective brake master cylinder will produce a few symptoms that alert the driver that service may be necessary. 1. Abnormalities in your brake pedal behavior One of the first symptoms commonly associated with a bad or failing brake master cylinder is abnormal brake pedal behavior. The master cylinder is the component that generates all of the pre...