[T2] 71 brake drum removal

[Erik Burtis]

That's rough, but this adventure will make for one great campfire story!
Glad everyone is safe.
Erik
'71 Westy

On Sat, Sep 29, 2018 at 2:00 PM c.dreike <c.dreike at verizon.net> wrote:

> Sad note:
> About 3 hours west of Albuquerque the fan belt broke and we blew the
> engine before we noticed. Lots of smoke. The #4 plug popped out.
> Bearings did not sieze. Couldn't get it started. Ended up with a tow
> into Holbrook AZ, rented a U-Haul rig and trailered it the rest of the
> way home to LA. Drove all night and arrived at 4:45 AM. Good decision as
> we missed a lot of traffic and the desert heat! Now the fun begins, or
> did it already? Anyhow, its the journey that counts.
>
> Cheers,
> Chris
> 64DD Kamper Kit
> 71 Sun Roof deluxe (needs a middle seat, anyone, anyone?)
>
>
>
> On 9/28/2018 10:29 AM, Bob Reuter wrote:
> >
> > I wouldn't touch anything until you get home or at least within range
> > of your AAA plan
> >
> > Bob
> >
> >
> > On Fri, 28 Sep 2018, Erik Burtis wrote:
> >
> >> Glad to hear.  Maybe a carb/timing adjustment needed?  Happy motoring!
> >>
> >> On Fri, Sep 28, 2018 at 10:19 AM cdreike <c.dreike at verizon.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Thanks for the advice guys. Ended up backtracking 80 miles to
> >>> Badito, CO
> >>> where I purchased the bus thanks to AAA on a flatbed. The guy has a
> >>> great
> >>> shop with air tools including an air hammer. Couldn't have done it
> >>> without.
> >>> Back on the road. Now in Albuquerque. Headed towards LA. Carb is a bit
> >>> rough as it won't idle. Runs well on the highway. Getting about 18
> >>> mpg at
> >>> 6000 ft. Lower els today.
> >>>
> >>> Later
> >>> Chris
> >>>
> >>> *Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID*
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Erik Burtis <ewdb92 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Two bolts hold it on and you may need the hammer as was already said.
> >>> Back the shoes off because they can get held up in a groove they
> >>> wear into
> >>> the drum.  You may need to back the parking brake off a bit too.
> >>> The rust
> >>> around the hub can freeze in place, which is why you need the hammer.
> >>>
> >>> I just did mine, here's the link if you have moment to look at the
> >>> pics.
> >>> I took the hub off, but it's not necessary.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> https://zerotosixtyeventually.wordpress.com/2018/07/05/rear-brake-rebuild-part-1/
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Erik
> >>> 71 Westy
> >>>
> >>> On Thu, Sep 27, 2018 at 9:33 AM cdreike <c.dreike at verizon.net> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Hi guys
> >>>> How does the 71 brake drum come off?
> >>>> Do I need to remove the axle but?
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks
> >>>> Chris
> >>>>
> >>>> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID
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