Rear wheel stud replacement drill hole???
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Oviedo Florida
Rear wheel stud replacement drill hole???
I am wanting to replace the rear wheel studs with longer ones I've read all over about drilling a hole in the parking brake backing plate and then just banging them out and through one at a time.
I saw Froggys youtube video and seems that is bunk. So question…. Is this possible to be done this way and has anyone that has done it please comment with a little help for me.
I'm looking for hole placement and possibly pictures or a diagram or something.
I saw Froggys youtube video and seems that is bunk. So question…. Is this possible to be done this way and has anyone that has done it please comment with a little help for me.
I'm looking for hole placement and possibly pictures or a diagram or something.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Bahama North Carolina
I am wanting to replace the rear wheel studs with longer ones I've read all over about drilling a hole in the parking brake backing plate and then just banging them out and through one at a time.
I saw Froggys youtube video and seems that is bunk. So question…. Is this possible to be done this way and has anyone that has done it please comment with a little help for me.
I'm looking for hole placement and possibly pictures or a diagram or something.
I saw Froggys youtube video and seems that is bunk. So question…. Is this possible to be done this way and has anyone that has done it please comment with a little help for me.
I'm looking for hole placement and possibly pictures or a diagram or something.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Oviedo Florida
Im just not keen on popping those joints loose and bearings and what not if I don't have to.
dankhts where did you drill the hole approx. and did you drill the hole first or did you as I have heard another do cut off one stud and pull it out then drill through the hole where the stud was?
dankhts where did you drill the hole approx. and did you drill the hole first or did you as I have heard another do cut off one stud and pull it out then drill through the hole where the stud was?
Racer
Joined: Jan 2013
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I took a rear caliper and rotar off to try to find access to drill a hole, there is supposedly a flat circle perfect for where to do it. But, can't even see any flat spot, and can't see how to drill from the back--too cluttered. Do you take the ebrake off and drill from under it? The drill would be angled. Can someone please just describe what they did? Thanks!
Racer
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: kuwait
no way to drill any hole if you are keeping your e-brake assembly
I just changed my rear wheel stud with arp 2.5" even planning on changing them also with longer one 2.750" just waiting for the new studs to arrive
I just changed my rear wheel stud with arp 2.5" even planning on changing them also with longer one 2.750" just waiting for the new studs to arrive
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Raymore Mo
Had to replace a stud on my 02 drivers side. I did drill a hole in the backing plate. Made it a little bigger than needed. Worked fine. Cut stud off at hub, drove stud out. Drilled through hub into backing plate. Then opened up hole with drimel tool. If memory serves me, that was in 2003.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Woodstock GA
I am wanting to replace the rear wheel studs with longer ones I've read all over about drilling a hole in the parking brake backing plate and then just banging them out and through one at a time.
I saw Froggys youtube video and seems that is bunk. So question…. Is this possible to be done this way and has anyone that has done it please comment with a little help for me.
I'm looking for hole placement and possibly pictures or a diagram or something.
I saw Froggys youtube video and seems that is bunk. So question…. Is this possible to be done this way and has anyone that has done it please comment with a little help for me.
I'm looking for hole placement and possibly pictures or a diagram or something.
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