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tandemguy Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2012 Posts: 11 Location: Kuna, ID
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:51 pm Post subject: Brake Question(s) |
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Sorry, I checked the Forums and couldn't find specific answers to my myriad of questions, so. . . Can the brakes be adjusted with the wheels on like older Detroit cars?? I cant seem to find a "window" to get to the star wheel.
I couldn't get the brakes drums off because; A: Nut wouldn't budge B: If nut HAD come off, I am told it would take a wheel puller to get the drum off. If I could adjust the brakes for now I can wait and have a shop do the brake work, unless someone can tell me how to get the nut and drum off.
I learn more about my Bus each day. Somedays the Bus wins, somedays I win.
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51149 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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If you have stock wheels remove the hubcaps, he adjusters are accessed through a hole in the drum (turn the drum till it's over a star wheel). _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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big bus mike Samba Member
Joined: June 16, 2004 Posts: 2230 Location: ABQ
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tandemguy Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2012 Posts: 11 Location: Kuna, ID
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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busdaddy wrote: |
If you have stock wheels remove the hubcaps, he adjusters are accessed through a hole in the drum (turn the drum till it's over a star wheel). |
It looks like there's a fairly small hole, smaller than a dime, in each drum. That must be the hole you are referencing?? |
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Busryder Samba SuperHero
Joined: September 17, 2007 Posts: 1663 Location: In Your Face...
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 9:40 pm Post subject: Re: Brake Question(s) |
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tandemguy wrote: |
Sorry, I checked the Forums and couldn't find specific answers to my myriad of questions, so. . . Can the brakes be adjusted with the wheels on like older Detroit cars?? I cant seem to find a "window" to get to the star wheel.
I couldn't get the brakes drums off because; A: Nut wouldn't budge B: If nut HAD come off, I am told it would take a wheel puller to get the drum off. ....unless someone can tell me how to get the nut and drum off.
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I learn more about my Bus each day. Somedays the Bus wins, somedays I win. |
^^^ This is sig-line material right here. ^^^
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Busryder wrote: |
widehatch wrote: |
custom tools are always handy, these work good too for the axle nuts
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You can use these two tools to remove your axle nuts... if you're having problems.
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skaw Samba Member
Joined: February 05, 2010 Posts: 475 Location: VACAVILLE
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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The adjusters can be accessed through the small hole its a bit tricky but use a flashlight and a flat head screwdriver. Obviously need to jack up your bus. Good luck! _________________ SKAW= SEEK KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM |
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Clara Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2003 Posts: 12400
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Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 8:39 am Post subject: |
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The information on how to adjust brakes should be in any workshop manual about old VWs.
You should have a copy of John Muirs Idiot Book, and a copy of the split bus Bentley as shown above.
owners manual are here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/type2.php
This is from a 62 owners manual, showing 3/4 ton (55-63) brakes:
You do not need to pull the drum to adjust brakes. In fact, you really need to have the drums in place to get the adjustment right.
While you do need to pull the drums to replace shoes etc, you should not need a puller.
When a puller is needed, it is because the bus sat for ages and the shoes rusted to the drums (in which case the wheels don't turn), and/or the rear splines rusted to the drums.
Always grease the splines before sliding on the rear drums. |
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