In a message dated 98-08-11 22:49:37 EDT, ehretrm@SEANET.COM writes:

<< On my 90 Vanagon Syncro, do I have to remove the rear wheel hub, as
 indicated in Bentley, page 46.6, to replace brake shoes, wheel cylinders
 and all the brake hardware?

 Any recommendations on brake shoes?  I have a Westy, carry weight and
 drive mountains.

 Thank you.  Since I am presently signed off, please respond directly to
 my e-mail address above.

 Roger Ehret, Gig Harbor, WA
  >>
Hi Roger, you absolutely do not have to remove that big nut on the hub. Just
back off the adjusting stars in the rear of drums through that hole in the
back, on top. I believe  there's also a small bolt to remove in the middle of
the drum. Then slide the drums off and go at it. No problem from there on.
When appart, clean the threads on the adjusters and pay attention to how they
work. When you are done with the work, before you put the wheels on, the
finall adjustment is to turn those stars to push the shoes against the drums,
then back them off just slightly so there's no resistance.  Bugs are the same.
Good luck.
 Michael Modl
 87 syncro
 87 quattro.