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If you have to ask, don't do it yourself. Have it replaced professionally.
Not knowing the application, most brake cylinders are a bolt in so, jack up and safely support rear of vehicle. Remove wheel, drum, brake shoes and hardware from backing plate. Do one side at a time so you will have the other side for reference. Disconnect brake line from wheel cylinder. Remove two small bolts from back side of backing plate that hold wheel cylinder in place. Remove wheel cylinder. Install in reverse order. Bleed brake system. To ease the bleeding procedure don't allow master cylinder reservoir to drain empty, keep it full during the brake cylinder replacement process.
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