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#68 Brakes
Introduction
In the previous edition we re- We show each part with circles
placed the front drum brakes. and numbers, the red numbers
Everything subject to wear and are typical for the rear brake. We
tear was replaced with new parts. use the same numbering as in
Take a look at edition 22 if you edition 22.
want to know more about it.
In edition 12 we explained
the construction of the drum
brakes, and showed the differ- 1 Backing plate
ence between the front brakes 2 Adjusting bolt for brake shoes
and the rear brakes. For a good
preparation we advise you to go 3 Brake shoes
through both articles again. 4 Wheel brake cylinder
We will replace the drum brakes 6 Retracting springs
at the rear of a Volkswagen 1303 7 Brake shoes hold down pins
convertible. If you want to do
this for another type of VW, the 9 Brake shoe lock springs / dishes
procedure is quite similar. We 12 Handbrake cable
show the end result of our work
on the next page. We replaced 13 Handbrake push bar
the brake backing plate, the 14 Handbrake lever
wheel brake cylinder, the brake Grease seal
shoes and springs as we did for 15
the front brake in edition 22. We
also replaced the retaining rings. Always replace left and right
brake shoes together!
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