Cast Drums
 

Question to the group here.

I am planning on getting the cast drums for my car. My question is, where/how do I get the lugs swedged into the new drums/hubs. I do not have a press, nor do I have access to one that I can think of.

Could I possibly order from my normal supplier (Snyders) and see if they can swedge them in for me?

Dave

Re: Cast Drums
 

You can purchase cast iron drums with hubs already installed. Consult your local Model "A" sop / parts dealer.

Re: Cast Drums
 

Give Randy a call. He is the Model A brake expert. His pricing is also very good.

Randy Gross
Brake Drums, Brake Shoes, Wheel Hubs, and Steering Box rebuild
714-292-8660
[email protected]

Re: Cast Drums
 

I worked on a car that had a couple of the studs tack welded in. Of course they were loose. So I had to have new studs pressed in. I bought the right tool and found a local auto parts dealer who had a shop in the back with a press large enough to do the job. I forget how much force is needed but it is on the order of 8 tons. Your best bet is Randy Gross as Dick M said. He can turn the drums and fit the shoes too.

Re: Cast Drums
 

My 12 ton press worked, put an impact socket of proper size under the stud to keep from bending the drum.

Re: Cast Drums
 

Do Randy unless you have the press, and a 20" Flather lathe (1873) to turn the drums round. Randy will send you everything ready to bolt in place.

Joe K

Re: Cast Drums
 

I did a short video showing how I swedge the studs https://youtu.be/s1pLdra4M0o?si=bBlJ4ScsdJALIUZZ

Re: Cast Drums
 

Thanks for all of your videos, Randall. I always enjoy them!

Re: Cast Drums
 

Thanks Bill!

Re: Cast Drums
 

Just don't let this happen to you