1972 Volkswagen Beetle How to replace the rear brake shoes

1972 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
139,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CITUS
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I cannot get the nut holding the rear brake drums loose. What is the procedure to remove the rear drums on the 1972 beetle. Help please. Thanx.

Ciitus
Mar 9, 2008 at 10:45 AM
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Those baby's are torqued on @275lbs.A 1" breaker bar and snipe[lever]should get them loose.
Mar 12, 2008 at 5:00 PM
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