Date:         Tue, 24 Jun 2003 19:25:56 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: rear brake renewal
Comments: To: joe lucca <joe_lucca@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Remove the drums only, not the hubs. The drum will have a little bolt on
the front of it. Remove the bolt and the drum will separate from the hub
flange. It may be a tight fit, but is will come loose.You might need to
apply the GM Bulley technique of 200 whacks with the hammer, and maybe
even some heat from a propane torch, but it will come loose.

Before you start, be sure and back off the brakes a bit using the
adjuster on the back of the wheel.

Finally, consider replacing the brake cylinders with new ones. They are
cheap enough from Bus Depot or Vanagain.com.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver


joe lucca wrote:

> i'm about ready to replace the rear brakes on my vanagon. are there any
> special tools or parts i need besides the brake pads?
>
> Joe
> 1986 vanagon gl
> buffalo new york
>
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