Edward Maglott wrote:
> I will need to replace the wheel cylinder and shoes on at least one
> rear wheel of my '86.  Will I need to take the hub off to do that?

It isn't necessary to remove the big nut as the drums are separate from
the hubs.

I replaced the drums, shoes, hardware, and wheel cylinders on my '85
Westy without removing the hubs.  The hubs have a notch which allows
removal of the adjuster mechanisms but, of course, you have to turn the
hubs until the notches are where they need to be.

I would strongly recommend that you replace parts on BOTH sides and not
just one.

Mike