Rear Brake Drum S-10 4X4

[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.

[lowmileage]

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

Originally Posted by 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.

[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.