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1971 Volkswagen Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Wheel, Brakes, Transmission.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on November 11, 2008

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Brakes problem
1971 Other Volkswagen Models 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 104500 miles

i purchased a 1971 vw bus and the rear wheel is frozen, how do i get it to turn and work proper.
Avatar Asked by gary sexton

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Replied on November 11, 2008

HI there,

You will have to back off the brake adjusters and see if it is a frozen brake, if so a rear brake o?haul will be needed, if the brake is OK, you will have to start looking at seized wheel bearings, CV's or a transmission / diff problem, start here.

mark (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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