I wouldn't say that's obvious ............something to consider of
course......
but those drums get very stuck on the flanges.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 5:35 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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