VW Maintenance Technical Articles

Tech Article – Drum brake shoes – replacement and adjustment

Tech Article – Drum brake shoes – replacement and adjustment

Parts you might need - link to category Stock Brake Parts

Warning: The dust created by the brake system may contain asbestos, which is harmful to your health. Never use compressed air to blow it out with and don t inhale any of it. Wear an OSHA-approved filtering mask when working on the brakes. Don t, under any circumstances, use petroleum-based solvents to clean brake parts. Use brake cleaner or denatured alcohol only. Always replace drum brake shoes in pairs, front or rear) – never replace the shoes on only one wheel. Work on one brake assembly at a time so you don’t mix up parts.

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By admin on September 24, 2009 | Brakes, Maintenance | A comment?
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VW Training Film – Ignition Timing Videos

By admin on September 17, 2009 | Engine and Trans, How To's, Ignition
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Valve Adjustment Procedure with Videos

Tech Article -- Valve Adjustment Procedure.
Parts you might need - link to category Gasket Set & Seals

Note: This procedure needs to be done every 3000 miles without fail! Keeping the valves adjusted will make your VW run forever (well, almost). What you are doing when you “adjust the valves” is adjusting the clearance between the rocker arms and the valve stems.
Note:We strongly recommend that you read this procedure through in its entirety before commencing to adjust your valves. It is well to understand what you are doing as you go along.
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