Swaging brake drum studs

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by old31

Carl, what caused that? Was it do to heat, or improper pressing?

Most likely improper pressing. This was done in a professional machine shop. They did eat the cost of a new drum, and the remainder of the job turned out OK.

[Model "A" Fords]

Originally Posted by CarlG

Most likely improper pressing. This was done in a professional machine shop. They did eat the cost of a new drum, and the remainder of the job turned out OK.

They took responsibility for the drum and after learning from their mistake, they still completed the job. Sounds very professional to me!

[Tanglfoot]

I trimmed the shoulder on the studs back a bit and fit the drums loose on the studs and let the wheel hub hold the drum in place as in most modern cars rear drum brakes Cheers Rosco

[700rpm]

I try to do all necessary work myself on my cars. But this is a job that requires a professional shop. If anything goes wrong, you aren’t liable.

[rocket1]

Leaving the studs loose in the drum it has not caused any problem so far? The studs have play in them cause the drum holes are larger,i would think the assembly would shift back and forth while driving.