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Date:         Tue, 13 Aug 2002 12:23:25 -0500
Reply-To:     "joe@cedar.net" <joe@CEDAR.NET>
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From:         "joe@cedar.net" <joe@CEDAR.NET>
Subject:      Re: Parking Brake Slipping
Comments: To: Lawrence Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
In-Reply-To:  <3D593A7A.52BA7F99@sympatico.ca>
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My apologies, here, but did I see someone write that the huge castle nut does nott need to be removed to service the rear brakes? I spent four hours not replacing my rear shoes last Saturday, because Bentley said I had to remove these and I didn't want to spend the $60+ on tools to get that nut off.

Now I have an appointment to get the rear brakes serviced, but would rather handle it on my own.

Thanks,

Joe

On Tue, 13 Aug 2002, Lawrence Johnson wrote:

> > There 11mm head bolts holding the drums on to the hubs. Remove these and > > the drums can come off. They can be good and stuck though if they have > > been on there a while. Use a good penetrating oil and hope for the best. > > Instead of penetrating oil, use a small hand sledge hammer (mine is 2½ lb) and > rap it firmly all around the outside of the drum. Angle the sledge slightly > outward. Works for me. > Larry >


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