Early A Front Brake Cylinder R & R Challenging Me

[dibbons]

I go to replace a wheel cylinder this morning on the '65 Formula S and at first I thought I was seeing things--no access to the rear fastener (photo #1). The front fastener looks available for a tool (photo #2). The rear fastener has it's own little nook like it won't be bothered. "Simple" things like this end up taking all day.

 

[eekvonzipper]

The bleeders are a real pain too! My new Cyls came with a larger style head that I could not use...
I had to put the old bleeders into my new cyls to make it work.

 

[toolmanmike]

You might have to loosen the backing plate from the spindle to gain access.

 

[dibbons]

I was thinking of having to remove the backing plate, but yes, just loosening it might work.

 

[RustyRatRod]

You have to get the brake hose out of the way. An open end wrench fits just fine.

 

[Murray]

This is why we create special tools.

 

[dibbons]

I removed the hose and it is still a no-go, the head on that bolt is 1/2"!

 

[RustyRatRod]

Then just give up I guess and let it rot into the ground.

 

[dibbons]

You really got my hopes up RRR, and I thought you were speaking from personal experience (lol).

 

[RustyRatRod]

You really got my hopes up RRR, and I thought you were speaking from personal experience (lol).

I am. I've always gotten to them just fine.