Date:         Thu, 15 Apr 2004 07:17:01 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Rear Bearings,
Comments: To: Kevin <antelopewesty@ADELPHIA.NET>
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Page 46.6 of the latest Bentley shows the rear brake assembly. The
backing plate is held to the bearing housing by the 1 bolt that holds
the brake cylinder in place and the 2 bolts that hold the lower support
for the brake shoes. The lower support may be rusted to its locating pin
and be difficult to remove even after the bolts are out.

VW used to sell a rear brake repair set that included the new backing
plate, brake shoes, springs, all mounting and adjusting hardware,
parking brake cable, etc. This all came pre assembled on the new backing
plate. I assume this means that the plate could be removed and installed
with all of these parts still on it.

BusDepot used to sell these though I think they only ever had the left
side assembly.

Mark

Kevin wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone,
> I still can't figure out how to take off the rear brake backing plate so I
> can get to the bearing houseing.  Any one have any tips?
> Thanks
>