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The rear brakes on a Lambretta are easy to get to thanks to the single sided engine swing arm. To replace the shoes you'll need:

5mm allen key

27mm socket (I think) but a 1 1/8" SAE one will work - or a large adjustable wrench.

Lambretta rear hub puller.

Some grease.

Circlip (snap ring) pliers.

Jack stand or 2x4 to wedge under the frame.

New set of brake shoes.

The first thing to do is remove the left hand side panel to allow access to the rear hub nut. There is a retaining ring around the nut which locks it and stop it from rotating

Use a 5mm allen key to remove the small retaining ring

Once the ring has been removed the rear nut can be loosened. It is very helpful to have someone apply the rear brake to stop the wheel from turning (unless the brakes are so shot that is the reason for the change). The rim can remain on the hub because the whole assembly can be removed as one.

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