[T2] 71 brake drum removal

[Erik Burtis]

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
>>
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