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Subject:Re: A tool for removing the rear axel nut on a Vanagon.
From:Jake Beaulieu
Date:Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:24:59 -0400

>> On the face of the brake drum there is a 14 mm bolt that holds the drum
>> to the stub axle flange to prevent the drum from coming loose when
>> changing a tire.

While we are talking about this little bolt... I picked up a great tip
from the list a couple of years ago.  I drilled and tapped two additonal
holes for this bolt into the face of the drum.  Now when I need to remove
the drum I simply remove these bolts, then screw them into the holes I
tapped.  The bolts push against the hub and the drum popps right off.  No
more bashing your drum with a 10lb hammer to get the darn thing off.

jake
82 AC Westy

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