

| Subject: | Re: Stuck rear brakes on '85 Westy? |
| From: | Tom Stone |
| Date: | Tue, 25 Dec 2001 06:29:21 EST |
Brake shoes are frozen(rusted) to the rear brake drums. My usual fix is to release the parking brake, jack up the rear of the van, remove the hubcap, and whack the lug nut tops squarely with a hammer, the bigger, the better. When the shoes let go, you'll hear it. Make sure the wheel spins, let the van down and go to the other side. Of course, make sure the van is on a level spot or that the front wheels are blocked. If you ding up a lug nut, make sure you adjust it back with a grinder or hammer. Try your lug wrench on for size. Saves a big hassle when you have your next flat! Tom '71 Westy, '85 Westy, '91 Carat
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