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Brake Wheel Cylinder Replacement Service

How much does a Brake Wheel Cylinder Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Kia Optima Brake Wheel Cylinder Replacement is $136 with $41 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2012 Kia OptimaL4-2.0L TurboService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$305.27Shop/Dealer Price$362.84 - $513.05
2002 Kia OptimaL4-2.4LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$202.47Shop/Dealer Price$239.36 - $327.48
2011 Kia OptimaL4-2.4L HybridService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$177.55Shop/Dealer Price$208.21 - $277.64
2017 Kia OptimaL4-2.4LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$253.79Shop/Dealer Price$297.98 - $399.07
2012 Kia OptimaL4-2.4LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$215.79Shop/Dealer Price$256.02 - $354.15
2004 Kia OptimaV6-2.7LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$214.73Shop/Dealer Price$254.68 - $352.00
2009 Kia OptimaL4-2.4LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$220.79Shop/Dealer Price$260.87 - $358.88
2011 Kia OptimaL4-2.0L TurboService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$290.27Shop/Dealer Price$348.09 - $498.50
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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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Kevin

33 years of experience
234 reviews
Kevin
33 years of experience
Kia Optima L4-2.4L - Oil Change - Los Angeles, California

Wayne

31 years of experience
102 reviews
Wayne
31 years of experience
Kia Optima L4-2.4L - Brake Pedal vibrates or shakes - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
First I would like to say that as I personally did not meet Wayne as I was at work but he corresponded with my fiancee who advised that he was very professional and courtesy. I only have one complaint and I would have given him 5 stars but for the one complaint. He called and asked if he could come earlier which was nice. When he got there he called me since I was at work and explained the problem with my car which was the brake pedal was vibrating when you put your foot on the brake. He jacked the car up and saw that my rotors were warped. He called me and advised me of this and that they needed to be changed. My only complaint is that I would have appreciated it if he had asked if I wanted him to do the work today and if he had asked I would have said yes but I did not get that opportunity. I received his inspection report which I did like and his recommendations and which lists everything that he did and checked. So now I have to schedule another appointment to get the rotors/brake pads replaced.

Rodric

14 years of experience
414 reviews
Rodric
14 years of experience
Kia Optima L4-2.4L - Brake Pads Replacement (Front) - Atlanta, Georgia
Very nice and knowledgeable. You can tell he loves what he does

Stefan

17 years of experience
367 reviews
Stefan
17 years of experience
Kia Optima L4-2.4L Hybrid - Oil Change - Pleasant Hill, California
I used Stefan for a second time but this time he worked on my new car. He came out to my place of employment to rotate my tires and change my oil and he did an excellent job. I'm not going anywhere else from now on.

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