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Brake Wheel Cylinder Replacement Service

How much does a Brake Wheel Cylinder Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Pontiac Tempest Brake Wheel Cylinder Replacement is $146 with $41 for parts and $104 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1961 Pontiac TempestV8-3.5LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$209.05Shop/Dealer Price$240.69 - $310.86
1987 Pontiac TempestV6-2.8LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$187.05Shop/Dealer Price$218.71 - $288.90
1962 Pontiac TempestL4-3.2LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$187.05Shop/Dealer Price$218.71 - $288.89
1989 Pontiac TempestV6-2.8LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$187.05Shop/Dealer Price$218.68 - $288.85
1990 Pontiac TempestV6-3.1LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Driver Side ReplacementEstimate$187.05Shop/Dealer Price$218.73 - $288.92
1989 Pontiac TempestL4-2.0LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$187.05Shop/Dealer Price$218.71 - $288.89
1988 Pontiac TempestL4-2.0LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$192.55Shop/Dealer Price$224.06 - $294.13
1990 Pontiac TempestV6-3.1LService typeBrake Wheel Cylinder - Passenger Side ReplacementEstimate$192.55Shop/Dealer Price$224.47 - $294.85
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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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Chris

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Chris
22 years of experience
Pontiac Tempest V8-5.3L - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Laguna Niguel, California
Chris did a great job inspecting the vehicle, I live in GA and wanted to purchase a car in CA so I needed an unbiased third party to look at it for me. My primary concern was that the car was represented accurately in the online ad (there are a lot of scams online now), which he did, we had a great conversation after the inspection which did a lot to comfort my concerns. This was a "project" car and needed to be evaluated accordingly, it was something that I had planned on doing a restoration on so I knew it needed some work. My only critique is that when the car was delivered there was a little more rust than I had expected, I wish that he had pointed that out, I accept some of the responsibility for not asking enough questions during our conversation. Overall I am extremely happy with the inspection service and would highly recommend Chris .

H

26 years of experience
828 reviews
H
26 years of experience
Pontiac Tempest L6-3.8L - Brakes, Steering and Suspension Inspection - Los Altos, California
On time. A true gentleman. Skilled with cars that date over many years. He knows older cars including many classics. Younger mechanics probably would know know a thing about a 4BBL Carburetor. One can see that he has a true love of cars & the work he does. This is only one experience so I would hope to see him back when needed.

Wesley

16 years of experience
277 reviews
Wesley
16 years of experience
Pontiac Sunfire L4-2.2L - Brake Wheel Cylinder Replacement (Passenger Side) - Commerce City, Colorado

Rigoberto

11 years of experience
739 reviews
Rigoberto
11 years of experience
Pontiac Grand Prix V8-6.6L - Brake Wheel Cylinder Replacement (Driver Side, Passenger Side) - Chicago, Illinois
Job was performed expeditiously.

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