GeoBrakes stocks complete drum brake wheel cylinder kits confirmed to fit the Dodge Spirit, pairing an OEM-grade wheel cylinder with every seal, boot, spring, and bleeder screw required for a full hydraulic actuator replacement on your Spirit. Every kit is sourced to the exact bore diameter and seal specification for the Dodge Spirit, built for American road salt conditions, and ships with a 100% fitment guarantee and free delivery on orders over $99.
Your Dodge Spirit rear drum brakes rely on the wheel cylinder to convert hydraulic pressure into the mechanical force that pushes the brake shoes against the drum. When the wheel cylinder on your Spirit leaks, seizes, or develops a soft piston seal, the rear brake circuit is compromised on that corner. A complete wheel cylinder kit from GeoBrakes restores every hydraulic component at that wheel simultaneously, delivering a brake circuit that holds pressure reliably through the next service interval on your Dodge Spirit.
The most common drum brake wheel cylinder mistake is replacing the cylinder on a Dodge Spirit while reusing worn dust boots and deteriorated cup seals. In American conditions, where road salt attacks rubber components and corrodes bore surfaces on the Spirit, a new cylinder fitted with old boots is a failure waiting to happen. A complete wheel cylinder kit ensures every hydraulic component at that wheel is renewed together, regardless of whether the Dodge Spirit has accumulated 80,000 or 180,000 kilometres of American road use.
Kit contents are specific to the Dodge Spirit application and bore specification. A complete kit for your Spirit includes the wheel cylinder at the OEM bore diameter for the Dodge Spirit, piston cup seals preventing fluid bypass past the pistons, dust boots protecting each piston end from road salt and moisture infiltration common in American winters on the Spirit, the internal spring maintaining cup seal contact under low pressure, and the bleeder screw for replacement if the original is corroded from road salt exposure on your Dodge Spirit.
Wheel cylinder bore diameter and seal specification must match the Dodge Spirit exactly. An incorrect bore size or wrong seal compound produces immediate hydraulic failure on your Spirit. Every kit in the GeoBrakes catalogue is confirmed for the Dodge Spirit year, axle position, and bore specification through our vehicle selector, with both new and remanufactured cylinder options available. New cylinders are recommended for Dodge Spirit vehicles with heavy road salt exposure or where the original bore surface was corroded.
Can I rebuild the existing wheel cylinder on my Dodge Spirit instead of replacing it?
A rebuild is only viable if the cylinder bore of the Dodge Spirit is completely free of pitting and corrosion. In American conditions, where road salt routinely damages bore surfaces on the Spirit, a rebuild kit applied to a corroded cylinder will not hold pressure long-term. A complete replacement kit is the more reliable and cost-effective solution for most Dodge Spirit applications.
Do I need to bleed the brakes on my Dodge Spirit after installing the kit?
Yes. Installing a new wheel cylinder on the Dodge Spirit opens the hydraulic circuit, allowing air to enter the system. After installation, the rear brake circuit must be bled at the Spirit cylinder bleeder screw to purge all air and restore a firm brake pedal. Use fresh brake fluid meeting the Dodge Spirit specification during the bleed procedure.
Should I replace wheel cylinders on both sides of my Dodge Spirit at the same time?
Yes. If one wheel cylinder on your Dodge Spirit has failed or leaked, the cylinder on the opposite rear wheel has been exposed to identical conditions for the same period. Replacing both as an axle pair on the Spirit restores balanced hydraulic pressure and avoids a repeat service call within months.