VW Rear Drum Brake and Bearing Replacement

In this video I replace the rear drum brakes and bearings in a VW Mk1. This procedure will be very similar to multiple generations of VW.

Brake bleed video:

1:10 - Brake disassembly
3:57 - Brake cylinder replacement
6:32 - Brake shoe assembly
12:32 - Rear bearing replacement and assembly


Parts required:
- Rear brake cylinder 311611051A https://amzn.to/3ajCmKM
- Brake shoes and springs 191501615B https://amzn.to/3nEwvTS
- Rear bearings and seal kit 191598625 https://amzn.to/3mq2DJF
- Bearing grease https://amzn.to/3lmaF6L

- Line wrenches: https://amzn.to/2LLcnBJ

Torque specs:
- Wheel cylinder screws: 10nm or 7ft/lbs
- Brake line union: 11-15ft/lbs
- Wheel bearing nut (ONLY DURING INITIAL INSTALLATION): 10nm or 7ft/lbs
- Wheel lug bolt: 110nm or 89ft/lbs

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