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Re: [T3] Brake adjustment


Actually, there is no need to remove the hub nut on the IRS rear ends. 
only 2 little allen screws, which can be frozen too without the antiseize
but ALOT easier than the hub nut.

Keith


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> From: I4VW@aol.com
> To: Super70ty@aol.com; type3@vwtype3.org
> Subject: Re: [T3] Brake adjustment
> Date: Tuesday, March 30, 1999 4:05 PM
> 
> In a message dated 99-03-30 18:32:24 EST, Super70ty@aol.com writes:
> 
> > Alright I feel stupid asking this but I'm trying to adjust my rear
brakes on
> >  my 70 FB. And I've been looking at the Muir book to help. Looking at
fig
> 8-2
> Ryan,
>       You might want to consider removing the rear drums. Not much fun if
this
> hasn't been done in a while as the hub nut may be well rusted in place.
> However removal of the drums will give you a good look at what is going
on
> behind them. I had aãõˆ±ing star completing missing on one of my rear
> wheels. This will also give you a chance to see how the pads on the shoes
are,
> even though this can be done looking through the holes used for
adjusting. Yes
> use a flathead screw driver & a flashlight helps too...not for adjusting
but
> for seeing. 8^)
> 
> Tom
> '68 Fastback (Thumper)
> '70 Bug (Bailey)
> 
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