Broke a wheel stub
#1
Broke a wheel stub
In the process of changing my rear passenger side tire, I happen to brake a wheel stub. It happened while I was putting the lock back on. What should I do about this? Is it easy to change 1 of them, or am I gonna have to change the whole wheel hub?
#2
not to hard to change the lug studs. it is easier if you use a lug stud install tool. assuming you have disc brakes on the rear you should be able to do it with only taking the wheel off.
#6
That out the drum. Hit the stud with a hammer and then it will drop. Sometimes they are hard so give it some muscle. Position the new stud and then tighten it with lug nut as hard as you can. Then remove lug nut. Reinstall drum and then then reinstall rim. Pretty simple and there are plenty of YouTube videos if you need help.
#7
Drums suck! Try TRANS AM CREATIONS - HOME PAGE for a drum to disc swap kit, was happy I did it with my old '95!
#9
Drums suck! Try TRANS AM CREATIONS - HOME PAGE for a drum to disc swap kit, was happy I did it with my old '95!
I clicked on that website and I dnt see the swap kit
#10
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Eastern PA,
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As long as "as hard as you can" is a less then 120 Ft lbs any more then that and you risk damage to the stud. The only reason a stud will break is over tighening it. You can rip the rear axle out of the car with 5 good lugs but you over tighen them and they will fail.