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Re: [T3] Rear Drums



On 6 Jun 2007 at 13:24, russw wrote:

> 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.

I've always found that when I took both wheels off it didn't seem to work. I 
guess I just didn't get things moving fast enough. Your way seems lots easier. 
I'll try it your way next time.

-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI USA

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