I will very soon need to replace rear brake on our '88 GL. A few days ago I checked the Bentley, took a rear wheel off to consider how big a job this was going to be. Bentley says the rear hub castellated nut has to come off to get the drum off. Seems unecessary, but also seems no way to get a drum puller around the edges of the drum. OK, what size socket do I need. Geeeez, this thing measures 45mm! (clatter of sockets being pushed around in the toolbox) I don't see one of those in here! My largest socket is 24mm. Went to 2 FLAPS (Hey Tony! You ever see a 45mm socket?) and a Sears. FLAPS can order it for me from a specialty tool company for $55. No, I'll check with The List first. Do I need this blammit thing? Can one be had cheaper? Thanks - Gary
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