In a message dated 5/10/03 9:06:57 AM, tomyoung1@ATTBI.COM writes: << The myth that one needs to remove the axle nut to do the rear brakes is one that's been repeated in just about every manual I've seen. Even the Bentley, while not explicitly saying so, suggests this it true. Well, it's not. >> Well, one does not HAVE to remove the hub cum brake drum, but it is a lot easier and less abusive to the components. Oh, and a hell of a lot faster. If one still is intent on dismissing the wisdom of the shop manual, then the quickest way to break the interference fit between the drum and the hub is to strike the outer diameter of the drum with a sharp blow from a 2 lb. hammer aimed INBOARD of the drum. George |
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