You have them adjusted to tight . Therir is a star wheel to adjust the brake shoe tightenss and you need to back off of it. It is acessible by a rubber plug bottom back of rear drum brake plate.

Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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Check for oil contamination on the shoes... brake fluid, or the handbrake cables are not releasing.

Start with the adjustment as suggested by DrCrank.

2 adjusters per wheel... they turn in opposite directions to each other to tighten / loosen the adjustment. If they are stuck, use a punch and hammer to
knock against the star wheel to break them free.

Thomas

Answered by exovcds
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exovcds is good with Volkswagons and is always a welcome help. So listen to his advice as he is the Volks Guru.

Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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