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• Fwd: Euro: Brakes: FIX 81 Volkswagen TRUCK, Mechanical, REAR BRAKES
  Historical mailing list - Pfunky
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 21:41:43 EDT
  ...In a message dated 4/28/98 5:21:08 PM, bmakel@AOL.COM wrote: <<___________________________ FIX: ___________________________ Converted drums on my 81 vw truck to...
• Re: wheel bearings questions
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:24:30 -0500
  ...What I usually do is get the drum/hub/disc/whatever on the spindle, put in the outer bearing, put in the washer, and...
• Re: My Brakes are Frozen
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 19:32:06 EDT
  ...Beer, Bentley and a Big hammer! Took the right rear wheel off and gave the drum a few gentle whacks (didn't want to...
• Re: ALL AMERICAN MOVIE!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 19:14:32 -0400
  Per - Tell us what a new Chrysler minivan sells for in Viking Country!!! I'm just trying to drum up support for sending you...
• Re: Porterfield R4-S Rear Brake Shoes
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 8 Oct 2014 14:56:07 -0700
  ...After talking to their tech department, we chose > a "$linterd Iron rear brake $hoe, with a (their word$) "$oft drum"! The > drum > being the...
• Do as I say, not... [brakes]
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Aug 1994 13:26:24 -0600
  ...I was hitting the drum with my 16oz claw hammer with the INTENT of shattering it (the drum) toward the end, just to get...
• Re: Brake Problem maybe resolved?
  Historical mailing list - David F. Milo
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 10:12:48 -0500
  ...In order to install new rear shoes, the adjusters have to be shortened a fair amount before the drum will fit back on. If...
• Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:36:44 -0600
  ...It should be noted that most air brake drum set ups on trucks > work the same way, (slack adjusters). > > > > Now this works well if...
• Re: Rear brake adjustment wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 May 2016 16:42:20 -0400
  ...I�m sure Ken will correct me if I�m wrong.) > > <http://www.brakeandfrontend.com/drum-brake-self-adjusters-understanding-these-ancient-devices/> > > Further...
• Re: Need rear brake backing plates (now rear Discs?)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:52:15 -0700
  ...Now that the cost of my rear drum rebuild just went up another $200, rear discs are looking interesting again. Has anyone seen these...
• Soft brake
  Historical mailing list - Lee Spear
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 17:48:47 EST
  ...That was sunday! Ok I took the drums off agian (with a 1-13/16 thanks Ben) Today. the auto adjs are in the...
• Re: need help identifying cause of noise
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:02:31 -0800
  Yes, I did have the drums off last week and did not see anything obvious that would be making a noise. The trailing shoe...
• Re: Gasoline War ! !
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 13:31:17 -0600
  ...Other times it was in 50 gallon drums. I can't even begin to count the number of 50 gallon drums of aviation fuel...
• Re: Removing rear brake drums?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 09:15:13 EST
  ...Very easy way to remove your rear drums EVERY time no matter how rusty they are. Remove the wheel and the two 11mm head...
• Re: Brake Pedal Pulse Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:53:16 -0400
  So what did the shop do that you suspect them of doing something wrong? If the rear drums were removed it is possible they...
• Rear brake hardware kits
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:50:33 -0700
  ...In addition, even with new drums and shoes, it appears the lower shoe pins will need to be shimmed for decent contact with the...
• Re: Re Banging Noise
  Historical mailing list - Uncle Traveling Eric
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 20:54:46 -0400
  ...I dunno what exactly was wrong but I pulled off the rear wheels, pulled the drums, cleaned them, and loosened the rear brakes a...
• Re: TiiCo engine vs. Eurospec
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 02:05:28 PDT
  ...Eurospec conversions >was a very irritating resonance or drumming noise from the motor at certain >rpm's. Many people said it was from the...
• Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:55:01 EDT
  hey Guys I forgot one My old 51 standard bug had cable brakes and when you pulled the E brake it locked all four...
• Re: Another DIfferent Rear Brake Question: Kink in centerbore of drum
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:05:57 -0700
  2009/4/12 Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net> > Just hammer it flat & go on. > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > Thanks for your vote, Tom. BenT
• Rear axle nuts
  Historical mailing list - John Wilson
  Fri, 6 May 1994 09:43:27 -0400
  ...You could use the e-brake, but chances are it's why you want the drums off... Still, the first time I took my...
• Re: Brakes & potential problems
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 15 May 2002 20:49:23 -0700
  ...I did the drum-brake adjust maneuver, backing up fairly > fast 2-3 times and stopping abruptly. That improved the braking. I then did...
• Re: Rear Brake Drum Removal Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:26:13 EDT
  ...Finally someone with some common sense ! I've been putting back those drums using anti-seize for years ! Anti-seize is an integral part...
• Re: Fwd: LOUD 'Clank' in read end when turning?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 18:47:22 -0800
  ...Be >> sure to replace the drums, too, as when VW rear brakes are worn that >> far they're going to have worn the drums...
• Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes & stock rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 18:34:05 -0500
  ...This raises questions in mind mind like, "why wouldn't VW put a slot int he drum fro adjusting the star adjuster like many...
• Re: Midwest Hardcore Campout this weekend
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 24 May 2001 11:21:49 -0400
  ...The field is sooo big that the Drum lovers and Drum haters can coexist peacefully. No worries about loosing sleep from drums. Also, though...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 5 May 2016 22:34:18 -0700
  ...The shoe do not > remain aligned with the drum. Never pry a drum off with a lever between the > backing plate and drum. Bad...
• Re: Mushy brake pedal question
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 09:05:59 -0500
  ...Therefore as the drum wears it is hard to get the bottom third of the shoe to contact the drum when you press the...
• Re: Front Berings, Shocks and Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Tue, 9 May 2000 23:28:16 -0500
  ...Looks like you just remove the wheel and the drums pry > off. Doesn't seem to make sense and I am a little disappointed...
• Re: Distinguishing between 68-70 busses
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 12:13:15 -0400
  ...This did not go to the wider mounting pattern until the 70 model year and they still had drums for all 3 years. US...
• Re: Brakes and brake pads: Semi Metallic vs. Organic?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 06:35:24 EST
  ...organic brake pads. >I am about to replace all the brakes (discs, drums, pads, shoes and >fluid) >Does one brake better then the other...
• Re: Rhein 15" Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 14:26:15 EDT
  ...I had some problems fitting the rear wheels on my brake drums. The wheels hit a bolt head in two places on each wheel...
• Re: Brake Repair '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 14:30:56 -0400
  Brake rotors and drums cost about $50 each. Pads and shoes another 80 (maybe) So thats $280 in parts. Seems a little high to...
• Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 18:02:15 -0500
  ...New rear shoes, and turned drums. They still squeek, but work OK. Should just done brakes squeek, or should I take it back? Thanks...
• Re: Syncro de Mayo-Music
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Wed, 21 May 2003 09:49:18 -0400
  ...Plus, the set described makes me think that drums would not >be out of line. But even so, lugging even a few key pieces...
• Re: Handbrake Problem - Can't figure it out...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 17:37:12 -0700
  ...I > also replaced both rear drums with new drums and > installed new rear brakes. I have tried adjustment as > well - all that does is...
• Re: Brake Drum Nut
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Nov 1996 06:52:51 PST
  ...that >bigger than a 36mm nut that holds the rear brake drums on (really >holds >them on, got the breaker bar waitin) > >-- >Hotch >86GL...
• Re: need help identifying cause of noise
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:24:29 -0700
  ...It would take a > lot more testing to confirm. > > Troy Have you taken the drums off since hearing the noise? Not like ya wanna...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 1 Jun 2015 14:09:43 -0400
  ...The nut is definitely hotter than the drum. I have a call to the shop this morning. Voice mail only. Here we go again...
• Re: Substitute tool question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 06:20:13 EDT
  ...Do I need to pull the hub to get the drum off? Is there a "english" equivalent to the 46mm? according to my measurements...
• Re: Another DIfferent Rear Brake Question: Kink in centerbore of drum
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:38:16 -0500
  ...Kink in centerbore of drum 2009/4/12 Tom Hargrave <HYPERLINK "mailto:thargrav@hiwaay.net"thargrav@hiwaay.net> I think someone tried to bolt...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons: connectors?
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 17:37:28 -0800
  If we'alls do drum up on of these things, I would like to see it plug right in place in the socket the...
• Rear Brakes 87 Van GL
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:39:28 -0400
  Can you remove the brake drums without pulling the hub? Techniques? Do you need the pulled to pull the hub ? Which do you use...
• Re: 90 Westy - Soft Brakes after driving with E-brake on for 30 miles
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:07:02 -0400
  Hi Jack Since is sounds like your Buddy Honed the interior walls of the drum and the Shoes. What I personally would do is...
• Re: Aerodynamics?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Nov 2018 21:40:28 +0000
  ...Aerodynamics? I am not an acoustic expert but I do believe in resonance as in musical instruments and drums. I'd think most of...
• Recoined Brake Shoes. Means: Arced ?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 16 May 2012 10:09:43 -0700
  ...Anyone know if this process actually shapes, or arcs, the shoe to the drum? IIRC, I installed these on my '81 but that was...
• Re: Removing rear brake drums?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 00:02:53 -0800
  ...Reinstall the drum and its 10 mm bolts. 3. Adjust the brakes until they drag noticably on the drum. Match the drag on both...
• Re: Brake Drum Nut Size and Source of Wrench
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Nov 1996 09:51:51 -0500
  ...Brake Drum Nut >it's 46MM = 1+13/16", Get english size with 3/4" drive, fits fine, costs >big, like $30-40, or...
• Brake service questions
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 15:29:28 -0500
  ...1) When replacing brake pads and shoes, at what point is it necesary to replace the rotors and drums? 2) When replacing the rotors...
• RE: Rear brakes squeak
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 11:43:17 -0700
  ...I think that it would be a very bad idea to notch the drum. Perhaps others will comment ... Mike
• FS Brake Components
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 13:30:12 -0800
  Front Rotors 85-90% new in excellent condition with 90% new pads. $75 OBO Rear Drums 80% in excellent condition w/ shoes 75-80...
• Re: speaking of tools (was "Huge Nut on Rear Drum")
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 17:26:16 -0700
  Oh yeah... I forgot about that one. Jim Bob O'Shaughnessy wrote: > > Yup, typing with half a brain there. > > I was thinking of the...
• Re: Removing rear drums: review
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 01:21:10 -0600
  ...Removing rear drums: review > Hi all, > > We went over this not too long ago, but my short term memory being > what it is... > > I...
• Re: rear brakes ?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:26:28 -0700
  ...The mechanic at the filling station did the whacking with the hammer and pulled the right rear drum off my 90 GL with what...
• Was: Mystery Loss of Power At Startup - now Adjusting Parking Brake or Emergency Brake
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 21:44:18 -0400
  ...Did the old shoes wear evenly? If only worn on top, then the drums are oversized. Hand brake cable adjustment is done before installing...
• emergency brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 12:20:52 -0800
  ...The variables I wrote about are recognized as affecting braking force on drum braked applications and could be well worth looking into since this...
• Re: Rear brakes, '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Will Wood
  Fri, 6 Dec 1996 11:26:13 -0700
  ...say that I should fit oversize shoes if I > turn the drums. I don't remember this injunction with any other cars > I've...
• pulsing rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Weibel, Pius
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 10:10:36 -0500
  ...My mechanic said that it was due to the new pads not matching the drums (which were not replaced or turned). Incidentally, the same...
• Re: *Sigh* Leaky Wheel Cylinder (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 14:37:20 -0700
  ...This can be caused by a number of > thing including poor shoe contact patch which is also caused by oversized > drums or under sized...
• Re: The Power of the List - Thank you Alan Bosch!!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 20:57:22 -0600
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P>....and Zoltan, do you happen to know how to remove the drums (rear) to replace the linings...