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Old July 23rd 05, 10:29 PM
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> I have a 67 VW bug that has been sitting for a couple of years. I am
> now trying to move it but it feels as though the brakes are stuck. The
> emergency brake is off and the clutch is pushed to the floor but it
> still doesn't move when pushed. Any ideas?


Do the rear wheels turn at all? If not, the shoes are likely rusted to the
drums. If they turn a bit then something else is probably frozen.

To fix frozen brakes, use a punch through the inspection holes to hammer a
bit on the metal edge of the shoes. They should eventually pop loose.

George


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