Thanks for the info everybody.  Glad I won't have to take off the huge
axle nut.  Is the flaps an OK source for wheel cylinders and shoes?
Should I replace any hardware or anything else while I'm in there?

Edward

> 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
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