Rear Brakes

wmaske · Post by **wmaske** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:42 am

Anyone know off the top of there head what size socket I'm going to need to pull my rear drums?
Thanks!
William

fatalifeaten · Post by **fatalifeaten** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:26 am

the castle nuts?

36mm. Bring your big boy wrench or an electric or air impact. It's on at 235 foot pounds or more, and it's got to go back on to at least that.

wmaske · Post by **wmaske** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:31 pm

Yep, the castle nuts.

I finally gotten them off with a 36mm socket, a 1/2" drive ratchet and a 30'" steel pipe for leverage.

I'm sure putting them back on won't be any more fun...lol

fatalifeaten · Post by **fatalifeaten** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 9:57 pm

You need to make sure that you have them tightened to the right torque specs or they will work themselves lose again and best case you'll end up spinning your drum. Worst case you will lose a wheel while under way and that is potentially fatal if you're at freeway speeds.

Blue Baron · Post by **Blue Baron** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 8:18 pm

The best solution is to buy one of these torque tools. Many VW parts suppliers sell them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66PeguKXnds