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1984 Volkswagen Van Repair Question


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Asked on March 10, 2010

1984 Volkswagen Van Frozen Hand Brake

Brakes problem
1984 Volkswagen Van Two Wheel Drive Manual

Trying to put Van on dolly to tow. Hand break is frozen. Back left wheel is seized. HELP!
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Answer

Replied on May 26, 2010

When you put the hand brake on does the right wheel stop? Lube the cable going to the wheel and let the lube soak in. Move the cable around to see if the cable will free up the wheel. If not then you will have to back off the left brake adjuster in the drum until you can get the drum off.

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