Keep the rear drum brakes on your Suzuki Samurai responding with the Beck/Arnley Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder 072-8446. Mounted at the rear-left wheel, this hydraulic wheel cylinder uses brake-fluid pressure from the master cylinder to push the brake shoes outward against the drum. It drops in as a direct replacement for the 1986-1995 Suzuki Samurai — see the "Vehicles it fits" section for engine-level details on your specific vehicle.
Beck/Arnley builds this part to match Original Equipment applications across foreign nameplates, with attention to form, fit, and function:
- Matches OE form, fit, and function — engineered for the listed application.
- Complete new assembly — supplied as a full new wheel cylinder unit.
- High-quality materials with quality construction for durability.
- Application specific for this vehicle.
Signs a rear wheel cylinder may need replacing include brake-fluid seepage at the backing plate, a soft or sinking brake pedal, or uneven drum-brake performance. If a leaking or seized wheel cylinder is the cause, this unit replaces it. Because wheel cylinders work as a pair on the axle, replacing both sides together is best practice for even, balanced braking.
Interchange: 18E297 · P9384 · 34035 · EW155220 · 13448003 · WC14035 · W37786 · 5340283300A · 53850007579 · 6778010 · WC37786 · 5340283300 · W50003 · F116686 · WC116686
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
18E297, P9384, 34035, EW155220, 13448003, WC14035, W37786, 5340283300A, 53850007579, 6778010, WC37786, 5340283300, W50003, F116686, WC116686
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this wheel cylinder do?
It is the hydraulic actuator in the drum brake. Brake-fluid pressure from the master cylinder enters the cylinder and pushes the brake shoes outward against the drum to slow the wheel.
What vehicle does the 072-8446 fit?
It is a direct replacement for the 1986-1995 Suzuki Samurai. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section to confirm engine-level details for your exact vehicle.
Where is this wheel cylinder located?
The catalog lists it as the rear, rear-left position, mounted on the drum brake backing plate.
How do I know if my wheel cylinder is failing?
Watch for brake-fluid seepage at the backing plate, a soft or sinking pedal, or uneven drum braking. If a leaking or seized cylinder is the cause, replacing it addresses it.
Should I replace both wheel cylinders at once?
They work as a pair on the axle, so replacing both sides together is recommended for even, balanced braking, though it is not strictly required.
