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K14-100049• Rear• Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder Kits
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GeoBrakes stocks complete drum brake wheel cylinder kits confirmed to fit the Gmc V1500, pairing an OEM-grade wheel cylinder with every seal, boot, spring, and bleeder screw required for a full hydraulic actuator replacement on your V1500. Every kit is sourced to the exact bore diameter and seal specification for the Gmc V1500, built for American road salt conditions, and ships with a 100% fitment guarantee and free delivery on orders over $99.
Standard/OE$23.50
10 items in stock
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Your Gmc V1500 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 V1500 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 Gmc V1500.
The most common drum brake wheel cylinder mistake is replacing the cylinder on a Gmc V1500 while reusing worn dust boots and deteriorated cup seals. In American conditions, where road salt attacks rubber components and corrodes bore surfaces on the V1500, 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 Gmc V1500 has accumulated 80,000 or 180,000 kilometres of American road use.
Kit contents are specific to the Gmc V1500 application and bore specification. A complete kit for your V1500 includes the wheel cylinder at the OEM bore diameter for the Gmc V1500, 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 V1500, 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 Gmc V1500.
Wheel cylinder bore diameter and seal specification must match the Gmc V1500 exactly. An incorrect bore size or wrong seal compound produces immediate hydraulic failure on your V1500. Every kit in the GeoBrakes catalogue is confirmed for the Gmc V1500 year, axle position, and bore specification through our vehicle selector, with both new and remanufactured cylinder options available. New cylinders are recommended for Gmc V1500 vehicles with heavy road salt exposure or where the original bore surface was corroded.
Can I rebuild the existing wheel cylinder on my Gmc V1500 instead of replacing it?
A rebuild is only viable if the cylinder bore of the Gmc V1500 is completely free of pitting and corrosion. In American conditions, where road salt routinely damages bore surfaces on the V1500, 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 Gmc V1500 applications.
Do I need to bleed the brakes on my Gmc V1500 after installing the kit?
Yes. Installing a new wheel cylinder on the Gmc V1500 opens the hydraulic circuit, allowing air to enter the system. After installation, the rear brake circuit must be bled at the V1500 cylinder bleeder screw to purge all air and restore a firm brake pedal. Use fresh brake fluid meeting the Gmc V1500 specification during the bleed procedure.
Should I replace wheel cylinders on both sides of my Gmc V1500 at the same time?
Yes. If one wheel cylinder on your Gmc V1500 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 V1500 restores balanced hydraulic pressure and avoids a repeat service call within months.