Post #352712 by gonzo on Thu, Jan 3, 2008 10:34 AM

Go back to the take the drum off plan. I assume the wheel still turns right?

the drum is "frozen" on there because the brake shoes have worn a ridge into the drum.

You need to loosen the brake shoes by turning the stars with a screwdriver through the little slots in the top and bottom of the backing plate. Figuring which way to turn the stars is the tough part. If you go the wrong way the wheel will stop turning.

Good luck

VWs are fun