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Subject:Re: Substitute tool question
From:Leon
Date:Sat, 18 Jun 2005 21:11:46 -0700

No need to remove axle nut to remove drum
remove 2 small bolts, spray some lubricant into holes,
hammer(easy) on flat part while prying drum off and even stubborn rusty
one will come off.Make sure to release parking brake
46mm equivalent is 1 13/16.
Leon

On Sat, 18 Jun 2005 20:23:05 -0700, Dan Krautkremer <kd5ceu@YAHOO.COM>
wrote:

> Howdy to all again.
>
> I need a 46mm socket to pull the rear hub to replace
> the brake shoes. Do I need to pull the hub to get the
> drum off? Is there a "english" equivalent to the 46mm?
> according to my measurements 46mm is very close to 1
> 5/8". Can someone confirm this? I can't find one
> (46mm) locally and I need to get it done this weekend.
>
>
> Danno
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