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The front brake drum needs to be replaced. Also, two wheel studs need replacing. I pounded on one of the studs for an hour and it budged a little.

What is the best way to replace the drum and studs? Thanks.
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First, cut, grind or torch the heads off the rivets that hold the drum to the hub. Then use a swage-cutting tool in a low speed drill press to remove the expanded portion of the studs that also attach the drum to the hub. Then hammer or press the studs out.
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Make sure the hub/drum is backed up when hammering on it, otherwise it will just bounce.

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What would happen if I re-assemble this and ignore the rivets? It seems to the studs should hold the assembly together fine.

The hub is scarred a little from removing the stud. Is this anything to worry about?
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I don't think anyone worries about replacing those rivets.


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I always leave the end of the old rivet in the hole. It is expanded in the hole & won't fall out. As long as there is no metal that will keep the drum from surfacing on the flange you are all right. If there is grind it down.
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