Oxy-acetylene torch will get the nut loose. Be careful nut to twist/break
that threaded rod. Note that nut is rounded to allow the equalizer bar to
swivel. Using a die to clean the threads behind the nut will make things
easier once some well-placed heat gets to turn.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Richard A Jones
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 6:18 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: parking brake adjustment frozen

The nut on the rod that adjusts the parking brake is frozen.  I've tried
Kroil soaking and heating with a propane torch, but I can;t move it--either
tighter or looser.

It looks like a Nylock nut by the shape.

Any suggestions?  This is on an '87 Syncro, so the skid rails and prop shaft
are in the way.

Richard