[bsmith]

When using anti-seize, keep in mind that it does not have a high tolerance for heat, and water will wash it off too. I have been in the automotive industry for 16 years, and have seen many cars come in with that stuff all over brake parts, it is pointless to use on a cars brakes. On a four wheeler there isnt much heat on the brakes unless you are an aggresive driver, so it shouldnt be a big deal. You still have the issue with water. If you ride like I do, you dont go around water, you go through it. The best thing to use is a silicone paste. Silicone will with stand alot of heat, and water will not wash it away like anti-seize. It is best if you put a thin layer of silicone paste on ALL moving parts of the brakes. Adjusters, the backing plate where the shoes rides, etc. Be careful, and DO NOT get silicone on the pad, or shoe lining. It can cause horrible noises when applying the brakes.

 

[bsmith]

I took the wheel cylinder off and as you thought they were corroded. I wasn't able to get the adjuster and the threaded part to break lose. They one adjuster was so corroded that it won't even come out of the wheel cylinder. I am soaking them but have ordered new parts. I haven't looked at the left side, I'm imagining more of the same. Thanks for your clear explanations.

how to get off the wheel cylinder on a car? i really need to remove mine. im glad that i saw this forum.

On the backside of the backing plate, there will be two bolts,(dependin on the car, some have clips) and the brake line. Remove them, then the wheel cylinders will pop out of the hole they sit in. My advice to you is, if you have to ask this question, pay someone who has done it before to do it. Brakes are a simple system, but it is VERY easy to mess them up....especially if you are going to open the system and let air into it like you will if you remove the wheel cylinders. If you do choose to tackle it, make sure you use a good brand of line wrench on the brake line to make sure they dont get rounded off. They can be hard to get off sometimes, and cheaper tools like Craftsman, or husky can stretch, and round it off.

 

[bsmith]

I stand corrected. I guess what needs to be stated here is....READ THE TOLERANCES BEFORE YOU USE. lol thanks for the post, here2help.