1972 Volkswagen Beetle Drive Car Just Under 5 Mph Hear Small Grinding Knocking

1972 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
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When I drive my car just under 5 MPH I can hear a small grinding /knocking sound in the rjubt ight rear.I have replaced the drum, and it stooped the humming sound, but I still have theknot t cking.what could it be?
Apr 9, 2013 at 2:23 AM
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Make sure you have the leading and trailing brake shoe is in the right place. Then make sure the springs and other hardware, especially the adjustor and the puller arm that turns it, are on in place and are working.
Apr 9, 2013 at 2:30 AM
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