schmark

I Busted a stud off on the rear wheel of my 4x4 s10. I can not get the brake drum off to replace the broken stud. Is there a trick to this procedure? Thanks for any help.

TopDogg

I would make sure you loosen the adjuster all the way. Shoes are probably holding it on. If it wiggles a bit then you know its not stuck to the center hub part. I would then get a BFH.

schmark

I backed the adjuster off as much as it would go. the drum spins freely but seems to be frozen th the part that holds the studs. I sprayed the stud holes with wd40. Anymore suggestions?

Fox_Rocks

as the man said....a BFH, or take a torch to it and cut out just the stud, not sure how good you are with a torch but that would do it.

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1991 Chevy S-10 Ext. Cab
4X4, 4.3L TBI V6.

-Competition Camshaft, Ported Heads, Bored .40 Over,
Completely Rebuilt (everything), Roller Lifters, K&N Filter,
MSD Wires, Jet Performance Chip, B&M Shift Kit,
AirRaid TBI Spacer, 3:42 Posi Trac, 2" Lift,
American Racing Wheels, BFG All Terrain Tires

lowmileage

Did you try tapping the drum out from the back gently all around to sort of "coax" it?

Fox_Rocks

as long as you hit them right on the drum you can really hit them hard without worrying about it, i've used a 5lb sledge before, drums are pretty strong.

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1991 Chevy S-10 Ext. Cab
4X4, 4.3L TBI V6.

-Competition Camshaft, Ported Heads, Bored .40 Over,
Completely Rebuilt (everything), Roller Lifters, K&N Filter,
MSD Wires, Jet Performance Chip, B&M Shift Kit,
AirRaid TBI Spacer, 3:42 Posi Trac, 2" Lift,
American Racing Wheels, BFG All Terrain Tires