Rear Brake Shoes: Removing: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Loosen the wheel bolts.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheel.

-- Reset brake. Refer to REAR DRUM BRAKE, RESETTING .

-- Remove brake drum. Refer to REMOVING .

-- Remove the wheel bearing unit. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Remove the spring plate -1- and pressure springs.

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Plate, Return Spring, & Parking Brake Cable

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Press against the spring and twist 90°

-- Disengage the return spring -3- and the T-Handle Hook 3438 underneath.

-- Pry out the lower brake shoe with a screwdriver.

-- Lay the brake shoe on the support plate.

-- Disengage the brake cable -2-.

-- Remove brake shoes.