All true, I should have been a bit more detailed in my post. Thanks for pointing out the things I missed!
At 08:17 PM 5/5/2004 +0200, Calle Fallberg wrote: >One more thing ..... >Sometimes when the drum hasnŽt been off for a while (or is worn down) the >brake shoes might catch a bit on the edge behind >DonŽt force the drum off, you will only break something but try to loosen >the brake shoe adjuster through the little hole ( that might be covered with >a rubber plug ) on the back with a little screwdriver .... >YouŽll pretty soon feel weather youŽre turning it right or wrong since the >drum will drag if you tighten them... >Then use the hammering method but be a little gentle you might crack the >drum if hitting too close to the edge and put a bit of wood in between to >get a little bit softer impact, what you want to achieve is the drum >bouncing off.... > >Good Luck >Calle >-88 Vanagon >Mullhyttan, Sweden |
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