JBugs - 1969 VW Beetle - Front Brake Shoe Rebuild

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Follow along as we walk you through how to rebuild your front brake shoe. This is a great DIY project to keep your Volkswagen running smoothly and maintain safety.

Intro 0:00
Wheel and Tire Removal: 0:38
Front Brake Disassembly: 1:18
Brake Hose Removal: 1:50
Wheel Cylinder Removal: 2:14
Front Brake Reassembly: 2:29
Brake Hose Installation: 3:49
Front Brake Drum Installation: 4:15
Brake Shoe Adjustment: 4:45
Brake Bleeding: 5:50

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Tools used in this video:

Lug Wrench
Bullnose/Linemans Pliers
Jack
Jcakstands
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver
Pry Tool
Large Adjustable Wrench
6mm Allen Key
7mm Wrench
11mm Wrench
15mm Wrench
17mm Wrench
Brake Fluid
Brake Fluid Catch Container

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The parts used in this video are:

VW Front Wheel Cylinder (131611057)
http://www.jbugs.com/product/13161105...

VW Front Brake Hose, 380mm M/F Ends (113611701D)
http://www.jbugs.com/product/11361170...

VW Front Brake Shoes Set (704-269)
http://www.jbugs.com/product/704-269....

VW Front Brake Hardware Kit (17162)
http://www.jbugs.com/product/17162.html

VW Brake Backing Plate Plug (113609163)
http://www.jbugs.com/product/11360916...

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