A friend and I acquired a large double-axle trailer with alloy rims that were frozen to the drums, and a couple of broken leaf springs that we needed to reach. We, too, tried penetrating oil and large hammers, but the trick was to slip a small scissors jack behind each wheel and force it off with that against anything adequately solid. We've now used it on a Ford full-sized conversion van and several other vehicles, and haven't been stopped yet! Steady force works wonders on such problems; you may STILL need to give it the odd love-tap with a sledge, but having the corroded section under tension will greatly help. HTH! Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 9:58 PM Subject: stuck rims and difference in rear calipers
so guys and gals i have hit a speed bump in my brake work, how i remove my rims? they are frozen to the discs, 3 out of the 4!!! i spent 2 hours oiling, wd-40ing, hammering, pulling. that got 1 off. and my 2nd questions is, what are the differents between early and late rear calipers? the change was suppose to be in mid-88, but my 89 (maunfactured may 88) has old rear calipers. the bentley says the difference is where the parking cable and fluid line attach, but it looks like the mounts are different. here is why i ask, i bought my new calipers and painted them, they are new style like my VIN would indicate. can i still use them??? if not anyone want to buy a pair of brand new blue late rear calipers? or what do i have to change to make them work? TIA jeremy 89 Jetta 16v trohpy-being stubborn about resurected __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
