Remove the brake drum.
Disconnect the upper tension spring from the brake shoes.
Spread the brake pads slightly.
Disconnect the brake hose from the wheel cylinder and plug its hole to prevent brake fluid leakage, unscrew the wheel cylinder mounting bolts and remove it.
The wheel cylinder is installed in the reverse order of removal. After installation, bleed the brake hydraulic system and make sure there is no brake fluid leakage.
Removal and installation of the wheel cylinder of the rear wheel drum brake mechanisms (Opel Kadett E)
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