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14-WC37778• Rear• Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder
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GeoBrakes carries OEM-grade drum brake wheel cylinders confirmed to fit the Chevrolet Celebrity, the hydraulic actuators at the top of each drum brake assembly that convert brake fluid pressure into the mechanical force that pushes the Celebrity shoes against the drum. Available in new and remanufactured options for your Celebrity, every cylinder is bored to OEM specifications
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The drum brake wheel cylinder on the Chevrolet Celebrity is the hydraulic component that actuates your Celebrity drum brake shoes every time you press the brake pedal. Brake fluid pressure from the master cylinder enters the Celebrity wheel cylinder and acts equally on two opposed pistons, pushing them outward simultaneously toward each shoe on the Chevrolet Celebrity. A leaking Celebrity wheel cylinder actively bleeds hydraulic pressure from the brake circuit and contaminates the brake shoes with fluid, both of which directly compromise your ability to stop the Chevrolet Celebrity.
Chevrolet Celebrity drum brake wheel cylinders are particularly vulnerable to corrosion in American road salt conditions. Salt water penetrates the dust boots over time on the Celebrity, attacking the cylinder bore surface. Once the Chevrolet Celebrity bore is pitted, new piston cup seals cannot maintain a leak-free seal. Internally corroded Celebrity cylinders must be replaced, not rebuilt. Vehicles in high-salt urban environments often require Celebrity wheel cylinder replacement on the same service interval as brake shoes.
GeoBrakes stocks both new OEM-specification wheel cylinders and quality remanufactured units for the Chevrolet Celebrity. New cylinders are the stronger choice for Celebrity vehicles in high-corrosion environments. Remanufactured units offer excellent value for Chevrolet Celebrity vehicles in moderate conditions where the original bore was sound. Our vehicle selector confirms the correct Celebrity cylinder, right bore diameter, port location, and mounting configuration, for your Celebrity drum brake assembly before purchase.
Can I drive my Chevrolet Celebrity with a leaking wheel cylinder?
No. A leaking Celebrity cylinder actively loses hydraulic pressure from the brake circuit, reducing stopping force on your Chevrolet Celebrity over time. Brake fluid that reaches the Celebrity shoes renders the friction material ineffective. A leaking Chevrolet Celebrity wheel cylinder is an immediate safety concern that requires urgent attention.
Should I replace both wheel cylinders on my Chevrolet Celebrity at the same time?
Yes. If one Celebrity cylinder has leaked or seized due to age and corrosion, the cylinder on the opposite side of the Chevrolet Celebrity has experienced identical conditions and is at a similar stage of deterioration. Replacing both ensures balanced hydraulic pressure on your Celebrity and avoids a second service call within months.
Do I need to bleed the brakes on my Chevrolet Celebrity after replacing a wheel cylinder?
Yes. Replacing a Celebrity wheel cylinder opens the hydraulic circuit, allowing air to enter. After installation on the Chevrolet Celebrity, the entire rear brake circuit must be bled to remove all air and restore a firm, consistent brake pedal on your Celebrity.