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Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 20 May 2016 00:01:10 -0700
...At that time my infrared gun showed drums being 100º F but they felt hotter. Theory: setting e-brake pushes shoes closer to drum...
Re: Another DIfferent Rear Brake Question: Kink in centerbore of drum
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:20:17 -0700
...the 'real' right way to turn rear drums would be with them mounted on the flange , but that's not practical. The drums center...
Re: Rear Brakes, removing drum from hub
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Sun, 11 May 2003 20:19:37 -0700
...Actually any chain or anything that you can secure around the drum so you can pry the drum loose will work. I think that...
Say 'no' to stuck brake drums
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Thu, 27 Jul 2000 16:00:23 -0700
was 'rear brake question' Stuck brake drum syndrome is all too common. BTDT. Never again on my westy. It's easily avoidable, all it...
Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:40:15 -0400
Thanks for the replies about the thickness of the SA drums. However the use of crocs should be banned like objectionable conversations, non-g...
bad rear drum
Historical mailing list - Rob Wilke
Wed, 22 May 2002 17:49:15 -0600
I've got a fried rear drum on my 87 Syncro. Will a rear drum from an 81 non syncro work to replace it...
Re: Rear Drum removal
Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
Thu, 7 May 1998 21:34:22 -0700
Had this very same problem myself.It took a couple of hours before I realised I hadn't released the park brake lever-drums...
Re: are all year brake drums the same?
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Tue, 14 Feb 2006 08:47:24 -0500
I bought some South African drums in the group purchase years back and I could ever get them to fit... Chris On 2/14...
Re: Drumb Question looking for a Drumb Answer
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Wed, 17 Sep 2003 06:41:05 -0700
...Drumb Question looking for a Drumb Answer > >Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2003 11:56:37 -0400 > > > > > >Jason; > >Everytime I work on the Vanagon rear...
Re: Brake Drums?
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sat, 31 Jan 2004 13:00:02 EST
In a message dated 1/30/04 3:27:26 PM, xtabe@YAHOO.COM writes: << How do I pull the rear drums? >> I guess...
Rear Brakes, removing drum from hub
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Sun, 11 May 2003 09:14:06 -0700
Steve and all, Removing a stuck drum from the hub is easily accomplished by wrapping a tire chain around the drum and clamping it...
Re: New Drums
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Fri, 18 May 2012 14:37:10 -0400
On 5/18/2012 2:20 PM, Steven Shelton wrote: > I just installed new Brembo drums and SBS shoes in my 1985 Camper. Now...
Re: Frustrated with removal of Brake Drums
Historical mailing list - Rich Burdick
Wed, 17 Mar 1999 14:45:29 -0700
>After seeing the discussion about removal of the brake drums last week >I decided to try and replace my rear brakes. But I can...
Re: rear brake adjusting
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Sun, 7 Oct 2001 09:00:59 -0700
The job of rear brake drum removal ranges from simple one unscrewing 2 small bolts and just pulling it out to a major PITA...
Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:28:24 -0400
I got the impression that the drum has thicker material, not necessarily larger in diameter or wider. That would tell me the original shoes...
Re, Rear brake Drums
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Wed, 25 Oct 2000 20:26:02 -0500
...If you have access to a torch, heat up the center of the drum, around the hub casting, and the drum will almost jump...
Re: My First Brake Job Questions
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sun, 27 Jun 1999 17:33:53 -0700
...There are two hex bolts on outer face of drum (in the same plane as wheel > studs) - those come off? Yes. > 2. Rubber cap...
Re: Rotoritis?
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Mon, 29 May 2000 02:13:47 EDT
In a message dated 5/29/00 12:36:20 AM, volksman@ENTERACT.COM writes: << > I'm going to check out the rear drums...
Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:17:02 -0400
...Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap? >>> >>> >>> Hey Scott, Van Cafe has the South African drums - thicker etc: >>> >>> >>> >>> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page...
Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:50:26 -0400
...Did I ask a stupid question? Are the shoes used on the SA drums (larger drums) any diferent than the OEM drums found on...
Re: Rear Brake Drum Removal Suggestions?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:02:37 -0700
your idea of just barely removing some material from the center hole of the drum is all right, more or less, BUT that's...
Re: how to get rear brake drums off?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Tue, 5 Jun 2001 11:06:55 -0500
Sometimes backing off the adjusting stars so the shoes are closer to the center of the axle will help get the drum off after...
Re: are all year brake drums the same?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 13 Feb 2006 21:42:14 -0800
Yes, the rear drums are the same. The front rotors are not. Mark Matthew wrote: >folks, i have a few set of slightly used...
Re: New Drums
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 18 May 2012 22:06:38 -0700
I'm sure it's possible that someone could get a new drum on and not get it sitting really right on the flange...
Re: Tips for removing drums??
Historical mailing list
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:33:05 EDT
...brake drums (I have an 88 > Vanagon). > > remove small bolt that holds drum to backing then use a BFH to remove drum who cares...
Re: rear brake adjusting
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 7 Oct 2001 10:33:42 -0500
Edward Maglott wrote: > I think Bentley shows taking off the > monster nut on the axle, and then pulling off the hub with the drum...
Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:09:53 -0400
Here Scott we will make it easy on you http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/smartlist_187/brake_drums.html -------------------------------------------------- From: "Scott Daniel...
Re: how to get rear brake drums off?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 4 Jun 2001 14:10:14 EDT
...When you replaced your shoes did you > take the drum off with a puller? I removed the two small (11 mm) bolts on > the...
Re: Tire trouble all terrain tires/drum brake change
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 29 Sep 2001 22:24:54 -0600
...changing rear drum brakes on my '91 Westy....did the job today and it came off without a hitch. Had trouble getting the drums...
couple of abrasive recommendations
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:26:05 -0800
...http://www.walter.com/Walter/en-ca/abrasives/line-finishing/drum-sanders-drums/coolcut - Blendex - surface conditioning drums. I think I have the right...
Re: New drums, now brake pedal goes to floor
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Mon, 15 May 2000 18:40:16 -0500
Get a 5 lb sledge, and reef the drums really hard a coupla times. Hard to believe, but true. They'll fall right off...
Re: Rear Brake Drum Removal Suggestions?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:23:11 -0700
...Rear Brake Drum Removal Suggestions? > Did you seriously just suggest taking off the big nut, as a "simple" > solution to pulling the brake drum...
Help Please-Rear End Noise! (Solved!)
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sun, 13 Oct 2002 15:57:49 -0700
...Turns out the noise was the result of a defective brake drum. I was convinced that the drum (new, from one of the online...
Re: SA rear drums + pads
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:56:45 -0500
...SA rear drums + pads >Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:50:16 -0500 > >The SA drums are a little thicker in the center, that...
Re: Brake Drum removal -- 87 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Richard Lamoreaux
Sat, 4 Feb 1995 14:36:23 +0000
Tom Ervolina said: > I can't get either of the rear brake drums off. I've ordered the Bentley > book but haven't received...
Re: Big Thanks and Brake Wear PICS
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 13 May 2016 14:07:14 -0700
...As for > drum flex as the drum heats up during extended braking it will expand and as > that happens more pedal action is needed...
Drumb Question looking for a Drumb Answer
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Tue, 16 Sep 2003 10:53:15 -0400
<html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>Hey all,</DIV> <DIV>Everytime i have removed drums on any of my vans, the drums are always...
Re: washer spacers 15" wheels bolt drum
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Sun, 18 Apr 1999 17:54:49 -0600
...They serve only to hold the drum on when the wheels are removed. Most people find that the drum is very difficult to remove...
Re: Rear Brake Drum Puller
Historical mailing list
13 Dec 96 07:06:11 PST
...Be creative in the ability to apply steady force on the drum. A hammer sets up a vibration that will eventually loosen the drum...
Sami's rear wheel klunking
Historical mailing list
Tue, 6 Jun 1995 19:48:55 -0700
...Sounds to me like the klunk is a product of the rear brakes (drums, yes?). Whether drum or disc, the rear wheel bolts/studs...
Re: Stupid Question of the Day - Brake Drums?
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 30 Jan 2004 15:46:12 EST
...How do I pull the rear drums? Tried tapping (OK, hammering) from all sides to no avail. I don't have to remove that...
Rear Drum removal
Historical mailing list - Kenn Draymon
Wed, 6 May 1998 14:13:13 -0700
I'm having a heck of a time removing the brake drum from my '85 GL. Lug nuts off, drum bolts off, it's...
Re: Rear Drum removal
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 6 May 1998 18:17:25 -0700
Did you adjust the brake shoes so that they're not holding the drums on? You might also need to back off on the...
Rear Brake Saga Pt. 2
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Mon, 16 Apr 2001 23:47:25 -0500
...I removed the rear drums today and sent them out to be cut. Now mind you that these drums and brake shoes are not...
My First Brake Job Questions
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Sun, 27 Jun 1999 16:16:55 -0500
...Today I attempted to get going on my rear brake shoe replacement - and I ran into questions regarding removing the drum. Can you briefly...
Re: Rear Brake Saga Pt. 2
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 17 Apr 2001 02:49:22 -0700
Terry, You have warped backing plates which are forcing the shoes to hit the drums at an angle. I do, too, and have been...
Re: Useful Brake Drum Tip - ?? - PICS
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:55:37 -0700
...It can cause the drum or rotor to not sit flat providing a pulsing > pedal just like a warped drum. Some on the center...
Re: removing drum on brakes?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 9 Aug 2009 19:03:59 -0500
I can't remember which way to turn the adjuster either - BUT the drum will probably be tight as Dick's hat band anyway...
Re: Another DIfferent Rear Brake Question: Kink in centerbore of drum
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:23:39 -0700
Brand new, like out of the box? That drum looks like some goombah tried to pry it off the axle from the centre hole...
Re: Substitute tool question
Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
Sat, 18 Jun 2005 23:58:12 -0400
Danno, It may seem like it, but you do not need to remove the large axle nut to get the brake drum off just...
Re: Brake Drum Removal
Historical mailing list - Beth Young
Sun, 19 Jan 1997 10:10:10 -0800 (PST)
...Then, pry the drum off by hand or > with a breaker bar through the tab holes. I can't quite visuallize this tool, but...
85gl rear drums
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:52:13 -0800
hello all, seem to have a weird issue with my drivers side rear drum, replaced shoes,cyls,shoes hardware. still have a noise, clunk...
New drums, now brake pedal goes to floor
Historical mailing list - John W. Parkins
Mon, 15 May 2000 14:48:27 -0400
I replaced the brake drums on my '87 Westy. I loosened the brakes up to get the new drums on. I figured applying the...
Re: Brake job (1962) - STIL
Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
1 Feb 1996 10:02:31 -0800
...7) getting the initial brake shoe setting to match the drum diameter and initial shoe adjustment once the drum is back on is a...
Re: Rhein 15" Alloy wheels
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Sun, 12 Sep 1999 00:29:15 +0200
Stuart MacMillan wrote: > Only if the wheel falls off while you are going fast, 'cause the brake > drum may come off too leaving you...
Re: Stupid Question of the Day - Brake Drums?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 30 Jan 2004 14:44:29 -0600
There should be a couple of 10mm hex heads there that hold the drums on. After removing them a good whack with a rubber...
New Drums
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Fri, 18 May 2012 14:20:31 -0400
I just installed new Brembo drums and SBS shoes in my 1985 Camper. Now the brake pedal pulsates when I apply the brakes. The...
Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 May 2016 22:42:32 -0400
The tool you want is common and anyone doing drum brakes should have one like this: http://www.amazon.com/AMPRO-T71558-Brake-Resetting...
Re: Brake drums warped - machining?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:35:38 -0700
any brake shop 'should' be able to turn vanagon rear drums properly. they will measure the inside diameter to see if they can be...
Useful Brake Drum Tip - ?? - PICS
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:54:38 -0700
...http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/AxleFlangeFace.jpg/AxleFlangeFace-full;init:.jpg http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/DrumAntiseize.jpg/DrumAntiseize-full;init:.jpg A while back, I...