• Registered: 2009-08-20
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Topic: Stripped bolt hole on rear brake drum

Is there an insert available for this poblem other than a new drum. Or, do I need to replace the drum? Thanks, Ken.

  • From: somewhere over the rainbow USA
  • Registered: 2006-07-26
  • Posts: 1,889

Re: Stripped bolt hole on rear brake drum

I would just get a new drum, but you can try a Timesert.

burrhead

A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion.
  • From: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Registered: 2005-09-10
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Re: Stripped bolt hole on rear brake drum

2manyVWs wrote:

Is there an insert available for this poblem other than a new drum. Or, do I need to replace the drum? Thanks, Ken.

I'm with Burrhead...I would just get a new drum.  There's a lot of torque on those wheel lug bolts & you certainly don't want a lug bolt flying off at 65mph.

You didn't mention what model & year VW you have...but here's a link for a 68-79 Beetle rear drum to give you an idea of replacement cost (about $50 bucks):

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp … D615%2DJGR

Good luck,

- Nick

1979 Super Beetle Convertible