Kevin.
I think the reason for taking off the brake drums is to fold. #1 to make the rear axle lighter to move around. # 2. I don't think you can get at the bolts/screws that attach the brake backing plates to the hull side plate. I seem to remember these were the domeheaded/countersunk screws.
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Jordan Baker
RHLI Museum,
Otter LRC
C15A-Wire3, 1944
Willys MB, 1942
10cwt Canadian trailer
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