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Re: [T3] Rear Brakes


> On 17 May 2001, at 17:57, Per Lindgren wrote:
>
> > Once the screws are off, keep them off! The only need for these screws
> > is to hold the drum in place when the wheel is off, which it obviously
> > isnt very often.
>
> I always just put a bit of anti-seize on the threads and then they
> never give any trouble again either.
>
One of my cars had standard 13mm hex-head bolts in this position, as the
allen-head bolts tend to be rounded out when they are removed. If you go
this route, check that the bolt-head doesn't stop the wheel seating flat
onto the drum, and the thread doesn't protrude too far inside and foul the
brakes.

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