Wheel Cylinders

2025 Toyota Sequoia CapstoneSECTION Wheel Cylinders
NOTE: You are not required to replace or rebuild wheel cylinders in axle sets. However, when rebuilding or replacing a wheel cylinder due to the conditions that follow, you may suggest rebuilding or replacement of the other wheel cylinder (on the same axle) for preventive maintenance, for example, the part is close to the end of its useful life. Determine the need to rebuild or replace based upon the individual wheel cylinder conditions.
Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware bent B Require replacement of bent parts
Attaching hardware broken A Require repair or replacement of hardware
Attaching hardware corroded, affecting structural integrity A Require replacement of corroded parts
Attaching hardware loose A Require repair or replacement
Attaching hardware missing C Require replacement of hardware
Attaching hardware not functioning A Require repair or replacement of hardware
Bleeder port damaged (if non-repairable) A Require replacement
Bleeder screw broken off in wheel cylinder (if non-repairable) A Require replacement
NOTE: Only required if the hydraulic system must be opened.
Bleeder screw plugged A Require repair or replacement
NOTE: Only required if the hydraulic system must be opened.
Bleeder screw seized A Require replacement
NOTE: Seized is defined as bleeder screw that cannot be removed after a practical attempt at removing. Only required if the hydraulic system must be opened.
Bore corroded (pitted) B Require replacement
Bore grooved A Require replacement
Bore oversized B Require replacement
Dust boot missing C Require replacement of dust boot
Dust boot torn A Require replacement of dust boot
Leaking A Require rebuilding or replacement
NOTE: Leaking is defined as a drop or more. Dampness is normal.
Loose B Require repair or replacement
Piston corroded, affecting performance B Require replacement of piston and rebuilding or replacement of wheel cylinder
Piston finish worn off B Require replacement of piston and rebuilding or replacement of wheel cylinder
Piston stuck in bore A Require replacement of wheel cylinder
Threads damaged A Require repair or replacement
Threads stripped (threads missing) A Require replacement
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