# 1972 Volkswagen Beetle #- Special tools?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-volkswagen-beetle-special-tools/153816>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** volkswagen\
**Created:** [November 30, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-volkswagen-beetle-special-tools/153816 "2019-11-30T20:56:21Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![FrankLoiacono](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b9bd4f/32.png) [@FrankLoiacono](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankLoiacono)\
**Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-volkswagen-beetle-special-tools/153816/1 "2019-11-30T20:56:22Z")

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Are special tools needed to replace drum brakes in a 1972 VW Beetle?

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-volkswagen-beetle-special-tools/153816/2 "2019-11-30T21:34:38Z")

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Yes, drum brake tools.