[Joe K]

Part of the specialized tooling used to remove brake drums/studs are a "backing anvil" which supports the hub edge and the drum in turn. Others will use a deep hollow mill to remove at least part of the upset retaining the drum and lessen the force necessary to drive the stud out of the assembly.

As I say "can be daunting." Having hammered the studs out according to Rick Freeman's instructions back in 1971, and found the hub edge "wavy" afterwards.

If your drums are loose and appear to have been made this way by a former owner, you must trust his ability or the result implicitly.

A fortunate side effect of "not rocket science." Many things work - even the unexpected.


Joe K