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Canton_Model_A's · 07-01-2025, 09:14 AM

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

Bob Bidonde · 07-01-2025, 09:33 AM

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

Dick M · 07-01-2025, 10:27 AM

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]

nkaminar · 07-01-2025, 11:39 AM

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.

stevemclark · 07-01-2025, 11:57 AM

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

Joe K · 07-01-2025, 12:27 PM

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Quote:

Your best bet is Randy Gross as Dick M said. He can turn the drums and fit the shoes too.

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

Randall · 07-02-2025, 06:42 AM

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

Bill Z · 07-02-2025, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Randall

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

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

Randall · 07-02-2025, 12:22 PM

Thanks Bill!

CarlG · 07-02-2025, 12:37 PM

Just don't let this happen to you

07-01-2025, 09:14 AM	#1
Canton_Model_A's Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Canton, Michigan Posts: 321	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 __________________ --------------------------------------- 1929 Model A Tudor - "Darla" '29 Model A: Old enough to start with a crank, young enough to steal the show! "Stay away from negative people, they have a problem for every solution" Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Motor City A's Club

07-01-2025, 09:33 AM	#2
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,112	Re: Cast Drums You can purchase cast iron drums with hubs already installed. Consult your local Model "A" sop / parts dealer. __________________ Bob Bidonde

07-01-2025, 10:27 AM	#3
Dick M Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ukiah, CA Posts: 510	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]

07-01-2025, 11:39 AM	#4
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,855	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. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

07-01-2025, 11:57 AM	#5
stevemclark Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Central Shenandoah Valley,Waynesboro,Va. Posts: 143	Re: Cast Drums My 12 ton press worked, put an impact socket of proper size under the stud to keep from bending the drum. __________________ It's not the destination ,it's the journey .

07-02-2025, 06:42 AM	#7
Randall Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lambsburg Va Posts: 361	Re: Cast Drums I did a short video showing how I swedge the studs https://youtu.be/s1pLdra4M0o?si=bBlJ4ScsdJALIUZZ

07-02-2025, 12:22 PM	#9
Randall Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lambsburg Va Posts: 361	Re: Cast Drums Thanks Bill!