Separating Front Brake drum From Hub

[bobs66440]

I know that the studs need to be pressed out to do this, but can I reuse the studs in the new drum, or do I need to replace them. I also read somewhere that the splines need to be ground off before pressing them out?

[elacruze]

If the studs are undamaged you can re-use them, but if any of them are loose when re-installed you'll need to peen the hole afterwards.

[b5blue]

The studs are swedged in place, little dimples around the edges of them. I have had some be a bear to get off and others no problem, protect the ends with a nut. Put a socket on the underside that is bigger than the head.

[bobs66440]

The studs are swedged in place, little dimples around the edges of them. I have had some be a bear to get off and others no problem, protect the ends with a nut. Put a socket on the underside that is bigger than the head.

Now, will pressing them out ruin the hub? I have read that you need to grind the swages. Not even sure what it looks like...

[b5blue]

Try setting the drum on a pair of blocks, put a wood block on the hubs center and giving it a few good wacks, see if it loosens. If it does it will separate leaving the studs in the hub. If still really tight use a flat file around the base of the studs to file off the swedges. 

[John_Kunkel]

Driving the swedged studs out without removing the swedges will usually enlarge the hole in the hub making the new stud loose in the hub.

Nowadays it's hard to find a shop with the correct cutter.

[bobs66440]

Driving the swedged studs out without removing the swedges will usually enlarge the hole in the hub making the new stud loose in the hub.

Nowadays it's hard to find a shop with the correct cutter.

I have seen the cutters but they are pretty expensive, especially for a one-shot use.

[Rolling_Thunder]

Grinder...    new studs...  the end.

[bobs66440]

Grinder...    new studs...  the end.

Where do I get new studs?

[b5blue]

NAPA

[bobs66440]

Ok, thanks