Freelander 1 Rear wheel cylinder bolts

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guineafowl21

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New brake pipes needed all round for MoT, and from bitter experience I’ve ordered all flexi hoses and new wheel cylinders so I can replace the whole lot rather than fighting with crusty unions.

Because the wheel cylinder bolts are often tricky, I ordered four of them too, but they’re out of stock, and this is the case everywhere as far as I can see. Does anyone know of a source of these, or a suitable replacement? PN SMV000010.
 
As Andy said. The bolts are M6 X 10mm long. I use 8.8 grade bolts when I change them, and apply plenty of copper anti-seize. Don't be tempted to use stainless bolts, as they can fail catastrophically.

I grind the head off the old bolts to save messing with them, although space is a bit tight in there.
 
As Andy said. The bolts are M6 X 10mm long. I use 8.8 grade bolts when I change them, and apply plenty of copper anti-seize. Don't be tempted to use stainless bolts, as they can fail catastrophically.

I grind the head off the old bolts to save messing with them, although space is a bit tight in there.
What tool did you use to cut the bolt heads off? Mine are rounded off so I need to somehow cut them off. As you say, not much room.
 
Hello im planning to replace wheel cylinder, do I also need to change brake pipes as well?
Is the M6 x 10mm for the wheel cylinder have 7mm head size? Or does it only matter with the thread size? Mine are rusted and i both need a wrench and maybe new bolts
 
I managed to chisel them off thanks.

does anyone know where I can order online the 4 screws that hold on the rear brake drums?
When you chiseled them off how did you afterwards get the threads off??
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The wheel cylinder bolts?
When you chisel them off at the rear, the stud will come out still attached to the wheel cylinder, from the drum side.
 
I only had one stuck and I used a small dremmel wheel on it
After doing this to the bolt i plan to just keep using the cylinder and hope for the best
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Any advice would be good before i put it back together with new shoes and drums
 
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