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karbonfyber · 11-25-2009, 06:02 PM

I am having trouble finding the nut that i need to loosen to bleed the left rear drum...I had no trouble finding it on the right one, but I can't seem to find one on the left drum. Does anyone have a photo or suggestion? 1990 Camry

TBayToyotaBoy · 11-25-2009, 10:28 PM

It's in basically the same location as the other side...if you can't find it, it may have been sheared-off at some point in the shady past. Have you removed the brake drum and inspected the cylinder from the inside?

karbonfyber · 11-25-2009, 11:13 PM

Hmmm, I'm afraid it may have sheared off then. No, I haven't taken it apart yet, should I?

TBayToyotaBoy · 11-26-2009, 08:08 AM

The only reason I suggest removing the drum is that you never know with parts--there's a tiny chance that it's an aftermarket wheel cylinder with a different bleeder set-up. Probably not, but it can't hurt to be sure.

The good news, if it is shorn-off, is that these cylinders are dirt cheap to replace. And if you're bleeding the lines anyways then you're half-way there! Just be careful disconnecting the steel line from the cylinder bore--if you don't take care you can twist the line (especially if the fitting is rusted).

--Tim