One clue that you've left the e-brake on, or that they need to be loosened
at the adjusters, is if you pry and gain some ground,and as soon as you let
go, it springs back.

Mike B.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 8:35 AM
Subject: Re: Rear Brake Drum Removal Suggestions?

>I can't believe with all the wisdom out there, no one suggested the
> obvious... release the emergency brake!  I won't admit this, but I know
> someone personally who worked on his rear drum for over 2 hours, before he
> realized that he hadn't released the emergency brake.  (:)
>
> Ric, if this is your situation, I won't tell.  Give credit to all the
> great
> advise you received!
>
> Best of luck on your project!
>
> Jack R.
> 84 Westy Wolfie, with new rear drums and emergency brake cable!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Richard Golen
> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:23 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Rear Brake Drum Removal Suggestions?
>
> Hi,
>
> During the engine/transmission swap on my 87 Westy, I figured I'd re-do
> the
> rear brakes. So, Alex and I removed the retaining bolts on the rear drums,
> but they appear to be "frozen" on to the rear axle hubs.
>
> Any suggestions on how to "pop" the drums from the hubs?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Ric
>
>
>
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