Removal (Cabriolet, Fox, Golf, GTI & Jetta)
- Remove brake drum. See REAR BRAKE DRUM under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After removing drum, remove retainer clips, hold-down springs and anchor pins. Remove lower return spring. Disconnect parking brake cable from lever. See Fig 1.
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- Disconnect adjusting wedge spring and upper return spring. Remove brake shoes together with push rod and tensioning spring. Place push rod and shoes in vise. Remove tension spring. Separate shoes from push rod.