Re: [T3] Rear Drums

[russw <russw@classicvw.org>]

On Wed, 2007-06-06 at 10:51 -0700, Mike Fisher wrote:
> My 72 rear drum seems to be frozen on the axle!  The screws are out &
> shoes are loose enough I think.  I've soaked w/WD40/Liquid Wrench.
> I've used hammer/punch on drum lip gently.  I'm thinking of heating
> the drum w/small propane torch or getting a bigger hammer?
> 
Let the car do the work for you. With the rear wheels off, and the bolts
out, start the engine, put it in about 2nd gear, let the clutch out,
bring it to about 2000 rpm, and slam on the brakes. One of the 2 rear
drums will come loose. Now start a couple lug bolts in that one, and
repeat for the other side.

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russw <russw@classicvw.org>

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