Date:         Fri, 2 Apr 1999 16:49:58 -0600
Reply-To:     Ken Korn <kkorn@JUMP.NET>
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From:         Ken Korn <kkorn@JUMP.NET>
Subject:      Replacing rear brake shoes
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I just checked the archives but couldn't find the answer to my question.
It is:

Can the rear brake shoes be replaced without removing the axle hub (with
its 359 lbft)?

I just took off the drum and it looks really tight to get everything off
(and back on) without removing the hub. I don't have the tools (or the
strength) to do the hub. If it has to come off, I guess I'll have to have
a mechanic do it.

Ken Korn
'82 Westy
Austin, TX

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