Trouble getting brake drum off?

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Trouble getting brake drum off?

Post by Amskeptic » Sat Feb 10, 2007 8:30 am

This works for rusted-on composite drums without the lug studs sticking through.
Later Type 3's use lug bolts, yet have the removeable drums like the post 1970 buses. Once you have removed the little 6mm retaining screws, apply the brakes firmly, start engine and put in first gear, then let out the clutch. The hub will turn. The drum will stay put. Once you hear the scrape, you know the drum has released its rusty grip from the hub. Shut off engine, leave it in gear, release the brakes and go take off your drum.
Colin :king:

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Post by Sluggo » Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:41 pm

I wish I'd have known that when I did my rear drums.
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1977 Bus with Sunroof - "Lucky '77"
2000cc Type IV w/Dual Weber 36s,
Aircooled.net SVDA w/Compufire,
Redline Weber Fuel Pump,
Holley Regulator,
Half Ass Brush & Roller Rustoleum Paint Job,
Incomplete Custom Interior,
Dual Batteries,
Crunched Slider Door.
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Post by Amskeptic » Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:08 am

Sluggo wrote:I wish I'd have known that when I did my rear drums.
Look at the bright side. . . now you know.
Colin

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