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Date:         Wed, 19 Apr 2006 18:28:52 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: My Brakes are Frozen
Comments: To: Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@COMCAST.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <90a286b746b675664be299c8532cf606@comcast.net>
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Try hitting the backing plates with a big hammer. The side shock will usually get the shoes to pop free.

Dennis

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Keith Ovregaard Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 5:57 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: My Brakes are Frozen

I need some help from you guys...

My Syncro has been sitting for a few days after a big rain and the rear brake shoes froze to the drum. I tried braking it loose using granny and reverse, but no luck. It is REALLY frozen!

Anybody have a solution?

Thanks in advance.

Keith O. 90 Westy Syncro 84 Westy "Brownie" SOLD!

PS Sorry for the cross-post


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