What does a brake wheel cylinder do?

The brake wheel cylinder is part of your vehicle's drum brake system. When you press the brake pedal, hydraulic pressure forces pistons inside the wheel cylinder outward, pushing the brake shoes against the inside of the brake drum to slow the vehicle.

Why would my brake wheel cylinder need replacing?

Over time, the seals inside a wheel cylinder can wear out, leading to brake fluid leaks. Leaks can cause a spongy brake pedal and reduced braking effectiveness. Internal wear can also prevent the pistons from moving freely, affecting shoe adjustment.

Does this wheel cylinder come with new brake shoes?

This product is for the brake wheel cylinder only. Brake shoes and other related brake components are sold separately and would need to be purchased in addition to this part.

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Est. 1957

DFC 62-75 Austin Healey Sprite Rear Brake Wheel Cylinder

Specifications

Brand: DFC
Part #: 375-64001
UPC: 190920401466

DFC 62-75 Austin Healey Sprite Rear Brake Wheel Cylinder

Name: DFC 62-75 Austin Healey Sprite Rear Brake Wheel Cylinder
Brand: DFC
Price: 17.17 USD
Availability: InStock

$17.17

In Stock

Fits 1964-1969 Austin Healey Sprite. DFC rear brake wheel cylinder for reliable braking.

Key Features

Fits 1964-1969 Austin Healey Sprite and 1975 MG Midget.
Restores proper function to the rear drum braking system.
Direct fit replacement for the original wheel cylinder.
Well-built for reliable performance.

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Fits these vehicles

Austin Healey Sprite 1964-1969
MG Midget 1975

Product Details

If you're working on the rear brakes of your 1964-1969 Austin Healey Sprite, this DFC brake wheel cylinder is what you need. This part is crucial because it's the component that pushes the brake shoes outward against the drum when you apply the brakes, creating the friction needed to slow your vehicle down. Over time, these can wear out or leak, leading to poor braking performance or a spongy pedal.

DFC makes this wheel cylinder to fit right into your Sprite's braking system. It's a well-built replacement part designed to restore your rear brakes to proper working order. When you're rebuilding or servicing the drum brakes on these classic cars, a new wheel cylinder ensures that the hydraulic pressure is properly transferred to the brake shoes, giving you back confident stopping power.