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On 4 Oct 2002, at 7:37, Russ wolfe wrote: > Also look at the adjustment of the emergency brake cables. Some PO could > have tightened those all the way up. The nuts shouldn't be too far down > the threaded portion. Maybe half way at the most. Back them off all the > way, and then see if the drum will go on. Good points. I find that the cables usually need to be sticking out of the locknuts just about 1cm on any type 3 that has the brakes adjusted properly. > Another thing to look for is the rear brake adjusters. The slot in them > that the shoe fits into, has an angle, and the shoe has a matching > angle. Make sure these are right. The angle in the adjuster should be > towards the middle, on the inside. (I can't think how to put that into > words in an email). Just make sure it matches the angle on the shoe. The flat at the bottom of the slot in the adjuster should face somewhat upwards, rather than somewhat downwards. - Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/