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Subject:Seized Axel Nut
From:R. Hotchkiss
Date:Wed, 10 Jan 2001 11:24:41 -0500

Hey All,

I tried to begin the process of changing my rear brakes on my 86 GL.  So
far I've broken 2 breaker bars (craftsman luckily) because the axel
won't budge. I've applied over 500lbs of torque and I've heated it and
I've sprayed it .... Do I have to remove the axel nut as per Bentley or
can I change the shoes by just removing the drum?

Hotch
86 Vanagon GL
89 Jetta GL
http://www.hotstrings-inc.com
http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze27yp5/

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