Re: Front hubs / studs?

[Jim Altemose <jaltemoose@xxxxxxxxx>]

I spoke with Craig Studnick from Mobile Parts who is an expert on old
brakes.  I'd ordered a set of 10 inch drums from Napa but Craig says
they're made from bad Chinese metal and warp right away.  Can anyone
confirm or deny this?  I've already paid for them and would like to
use them, but not if they're complete garbage.

As always, thanks.

- Jim
Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
'63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
'63 Polara 500 (383)
'65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
'71 Bronco

On Mon, Apr 25, 2011 at 11:31 AM, Jim Altemose <jaltemoose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I'm a dumb-ass.  I need new front 10 inch drums on my 63 Polara 500
> (383).  I made the rookie mistake of pounding the studs with a BFH to
> get the hubs off the drums, figuring I could just replace the studs on
> the hub.  So after getting nowhere fast by trying to pound out the
> studs, I reviewed some of the postings here and realize now that
> they're 'swedged' in.
>
> So, after ruining everything I need new hubs and studs.  Anyone know a
> good source?
>
> Thanks.
>
> - Jim
> Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
> '63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
> '63 Polara 500 (383)
> '65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
> '71 Bronco
>
>
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