Date:         Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:40:36 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Shocks and brake job, one question
Comments: To: Evan Mac Donald <evanm@att.net>
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Yes, but I need to get that big nut off if I'm going to deal with my rusty
backing plates... one is rusted through... I forgot to mention that part.
I've decided I'll probably put it back together for now and plan to find
some backing plates and deal with the bearings another time, as I need the
van for the weekend, and removing those big nuts could open another world of
trouble... Thanks

On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 7:17 AM, Evan Mac Donald <evanm@att.net> wrote:

> Nope. Don't need to deal with the 42mm hub nut. The brake drums come off
> with just a couple of 11mm bolts. Those bolts only hold the drum in place
> when the wheel is off, since the wheel will act as a BIG clamp, once on and
> torqued. Brake jobs can be done around the hub, and it avoids the removal
> headaches, and the possibility of getting brake dust and other undesirables
> in the rear bearings.
>
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> <snip>
> I read about that... I believe the springs face up on the inside ends,
> right? I'll check before assembly, but have that big rear hub nut to deal
> with first, and whatever joy that entails. This job started out small, and
> just keeps growing...
>
> --
> Shawn Wright
>



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Shawn Wright