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drum brake removal
DPV2010 - November 24th, 2010 at 07:47 PM

I have got a buggy that I want to remove the drums and service the brakes and replace pads. I cant seem to remove the lock nut - i assume this is the correct nut to remove?
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h122/phantom_silvia/IMAG0076.jpg

any tips?


dogo - November 24th, 2010 at 08:01 PM

Left hand thread!


hellbugged - November 24th, 2010 at 08:10 PM

left hand thread on passenger side only

If you run a speedo, be sure to seal the cable on both the stub and grease cap sides with good quality silicon
This will prevent water from getting into the bearings.


DPV2010 - November 24th, 2010 at 09:11 PM

I tried forever today! and then i eventually found it, thanks heaps - who woulda thought! left hand


dogo - November 25th, 2010 at 10:03 AM

If you ever buy yourself an early valiant they have left hand thread wheel nuts on the left side!


hellbugged - November 25th, 2010 at 10:59 AM

just inspect the spindle threads to be sure they have not been damaged during your attempts


DPV2010 - November 27th, 2010 at 01:07 PM

Thanks heap for all the help!