Oops, had a hit the wrong key and produced a typo: VW N0102276 = Should be 7x12x11mm Hex Thanks to Mr Sisler for the heads-up. -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise" 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" oldvolkshome@gmail.com http://www.oldvolkshome.com *********************************** On 3/23/07, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com> wrote: > > It might be noted that this separate drum/hub set up is utilized on all > Type 2s & Vanagons from 71 thru 91. Just replaced the brakes on "Gloria" > this past week with just removing these bolts and the drum. VW did > something right in 71 when they intro'd this method (GM has been doing this > for decades). I've changed the rear brakes this way on a 71, 73, 74, 76, > 77, 80, 84 & 86 doing it this way for the past 20 years. > > Keep in mind that this bolt John Rodgers speaks of is actually a 7mm bolt, > 22mm long with a 11mm Hex Head (VW # N0102276). Most fasteners are properly > identified by the thread diameter, NOT the hex head in the fastener & > automotive industry. Something to keep in mind when ordering fasteners from > your favorite supplier. > -- > Jim Thompson > 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" > 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" > 73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise" > 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" > oldvolkshome@gmail.com > http://www.oldvolkshome.com > *********************************** > > On 3/23/07, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > > > > I think every Newby on the list - and maybe some Oldies as well - > > should be told ---- > > > > YOU DO NOT HAVE TO REMOVE THE REAR AXLE NUT TO CHANGE THE REAR BRAKES!! > > > > That said, here is the reason. > > > > On the face of the brake drum there is a 14 mm bolt that holds the drum > > to the stub axle flange to prevent the drum from coming loose when > > changing a tire. > > > <SNIP> > |
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