1 Wheel cylinder not as tight

[copo]

Guys, I replaced both rear brake wheel cylinders since I replaced the rear shoes/springs and for those who have replaced the wheel cyl know that they don't have 2 mounting bolts to bolt to the backing plate but use locking clips.

One side is slightly looser than the other side. Is this ok for this GM cheapo design?

 

[zeus87gn]

I had to "adjust" my clips back when I changed mine some years ago. They seemed a tad loose IMO. I don't like the design either. Haven't had a problem yet.

 

[zr2tim]

When you say "not tight", you mean that you can twist it some in the slot right? If so, this could be potentially dangerous (no brake on that wheel).

I buddy has been working with Monte SS's for years, and he said it may have been a recall years ago (??). Anyway he had an extra backing plate, and I swapped my bad one out.

The SS's had the same rear end as the GN.