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Brake Wheel Cylinder Replacement Service

How much does a Brake Wheel Cylinder Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Ford Explorer Brake Wheel Cylinder Replacement is $155 with $41 for parts and $114 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2010 Ford ExplorerV6-4.0LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$258.43Shop/Dealer Price$296.79 - $380.37
1996 Ford ExplorerV8-5.0LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$215.55Shop/Dealer Price$250.21 - $322.65
2003 Ford ExplorerV8-4.6LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$215.63Shop/Dealer Price$250.31 - $322.81
2012 Ford ExplorerL4-2.0L TurboService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$323.27Shop/Dealer Price$384.83 - $538.03
1998 Ford ExplorerV6-4.0LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$230.43Shop/Dealer Price$268.83 - $352.45
2004 Ford ExplorerV6-4.0LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$230.43Shop/Dealer Price$268.81 - $352.41
2004 Ford ExplorerV8-4.6LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$222.63Shop/Dealer Price$257.12 - $329.48
2018 Ford ExplorerV6-3.5L TurboService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$222.55Shop/Dealer Price$257.54 - $330.23
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What is the Brake Wheel Cylinder all about?

Brake wheel cylinders push the brake shoes against the brake drum, causing friction that slows down the car. They are located in the rear brake system, inside the brake drums. Over time, wheel cylinder seals may wear out and start leaking brake fluid, reducing the effectiveness of the brakes.

Keep in mind:

Brake wheel cylinders are replaced in pairs. Both rear tires will get new cylinders.

How it's done:

  • Inspect rear wheel cylinders for leakage.
  • Inspect rear brake shoes and hardware.
  • Replace wheel cylinders if found faulty.
  • Adjust rear brakes.
  • Lube backing plate.
  • Make sure axle seals are not leaking into brake drums.
  • Bleed entire brake system.
  • Perform a brake inspection, including test drive.

Our recommendation:

It is a good idea to get the brake wheel cylinders inspected once every year. You should get your brake system inspected immediately if the brake warning light is on.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Brake Wheel Cylinder?

  • Brake pedal goes all the way to the floor.
  • Noise from rear brakes.
  • Fluid leaking underneath the car near rear tires.

How important is this service?

When you depress your brake pedal, the brake wheel cylinder applies pressure to the brake shoe. This pressure pushes the brake shoe into contact with the brake drum, which creates the friction that allows your vehicle to slow down and stop. When the brake wheel cylinder stops working, it is no longer able to exert enough force onto the brake shoe, and your vehicle will not be able to brake as effectively as it should.

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Ford Explorer V6-4.0L - Check Engine Light is on - Vacaville, California
Absolutely fantastic service. Rodney is extremely pleasant and professional and gave us a detailed analysis on the car as well as really reasonable quote for repairs. I really appreciated him giving us a heads up on the next potential issue we might have on our old Ford Explorer and what we could do to manage the issue short term. He also saved us money by confirming what we didn't need to do right now on the car.

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Ford Explorer V6-4.0L - Check Brakes - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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