Abstract: A cylinder repair bracket which is designed to apply a selected degree of telescoping tension on the pistons of fluid-operated cylinders which connect closures such as hoods, deck lids, tailgates and like vehicle body members for movement between the open and closed positions. In a preferred embodiment the cylinder repair bracket includes a pair of hose clamps, one of which is tightly secured to the cylinder housing and the other to the piston of the cylinder. The hose clamps are connected by a band connector to facilitate adjusting the degree of telescoping tension in the piston by tightening or loosening the hose clamp attached to the piston. In this manner, compensation for wear in the telescoping piston-cylinder housing connection can be effected.