Keep hydraulic pressure moving to your drum brakes with the Dorman First Stop Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder W8265, engineered to match the original wheel cylinder's fit and function on the listed vintage applications. It drops in for the 1942-1947 Ford 1/2 Ton Pickup, 1946-1947 Ford 1 Ton and 3/4 Ton Pickups, 1948-1950 Ford F-2, 1946-1948 Ford Anglia, Deluxe, Prefect and Super Deluxe, 1948 Ford Taunus, and 1946-1948 Mercury — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list. All listed applications use engine code All (qty 1 each).
Mounted on the drum backing plate, the wheel cylinder receives brake-fluid pressure from the master cylinder and pushes its pistons and rubber cups outward to force the shoes against the drum.
Replacing the wheel cylinder while servicing drum brakes is a quick, reliable part of a proper brake job. Cataloged for the front-right and rear-right positions. Signs a wheel cylinder may need replacing include brake fluid leaking at the wheel, a soft or sinking pedal, and reduced braking — if a failed wheel cylinder is the cause, this replaces it. Country of origin: China.
Interchange: W906031 · WC255950 · 375-54088 · 37554088 · 21A2061 · 5473094 · WC8265 · F8265 · Manufacturer part number W8265
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What does a drum brake wheel cylinder do?
It uses hydraulic brake-fluid pressure from the master cylinder to push its pistons and cups outward, forcing the brake shoes against the drum to slow the vehicle.
Which vehicles does the W8265 fit?
It's cataloged for 1942-1950 Ford and Mercury models, including the 1/2, 3/4 and 1 Ton Pickups, F-2, Deluxe, Super Deluxe, Anglia, Prefect, Taunus and Mercury. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Does it include a bleeder screw?
Yes, a bleeder screw is included. A bleeder screw cap is not included.
What position is this wheel cylinder for?
It's cataloged for the front-right and rear-right positions on the listed applications.
What are signs my wheel cylinder may need replacing?
Signs may include brake fluid leaking at the wheel, a soft or sinking pedal, and reduced braking. If a failed wheel cylinder is the cause, this replaces it — diagnose the cause before replacing.
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