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Old 10-14-2023, 01:03 PM   #13
Big hammer
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Default Re: Swaging brake drum studs

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Originally Posted by rocket1 View Post
I only have a 20 ton press If I heat the studs cherry red will that work or does it have to be a stronger press?
Heating the studs would make them larger in diameter, super cool them would make them smaller in diameter. Warming the drum and cooling the studs would make it easier to press the studs in , you’ll need to be quick as the studs will warm up quickly. A stronger press is the way to go.
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