Dorman W37583 Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder - Rear, Rear Left or Rear Right

Dorman W37583 Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder

Dorman W37583 is a direct replacement drum brake wheel cylinder for select Honda rear drum brake applications. It is engineered to match original fit, function, and performance, with an aluminum casting and a 0.688-inch bore for the specified vehicles.

Key Features

• Direct replacement drum brake wheel cylinder
• Aluminum casting material for the cylinder body
• 0.688-inch bore diameter, also listed as 11/16 inch
• Bleeder screw included
• Brake line inlet thread size: M10 x 1.0
• Package contains 1 drum brake wheel cylinder

Detailed Description

This Dorman W37583 wheel cylinder is built for rear drum brake service on select Honda Prelude and Honda Civic models. It is a fit-focused replacement for the original hydraulic wheel cylinder, with the correct bore size and inlet thread specification for the listed applications. This part cross-references Centric Parts 134.40101 for the same application.

Compatible With 1983 Honda Prelude, rear; 1980-1981 Honda Civic, rear right; 1979-1981 Honda Prelude, rear right; and 1979 Honda Prelude, rear left. Use Dorman W37583 when replacing a leaking or worn rear wheel cylinder on these Honda drum brake setups.

Common Repair Reasons

• Brake fluid leaking from the rear wheel cylinder
• Soft or inconsistent rear brake pedal feel
• Corrosion or wear inside the hydraulic cylinder
• Uneven rear drum brake operation
• Loss of braking performance at the rear wheels

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify bore size, inlet thread size, and vehicle position before installation. This part uses an M10 x 1.0 brake line inlet thread and includes a bleeder screw, but does not list a bleeder screw cap. Confirm the drum brake configuration and match the listed rear, rear right, or rear left position for your Honda Prelude or Honda Civic application. Bleed the brake system thoroughly after installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures and tests this wheel cylinder for quality assurance. It is engineered as a direct replacement for the original part on the listed vehicles, with fit, function, and performance matched to the OE-style application.