Replacing my Brake Drums

[leadpot]

Replacing my brake drums along with installing new brakes. Do have access to a 50 ton press to install the new lug bolts. Is there a way to remove the old lug bolts without having to buy the $100 swedge cutter? Will order one if necessary but looking for alternatives - thanks,

 

[Charles Coe]

Some have reported success using a hole saw. Here's a link to a thread:

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=124924&highlight=swage+cutter

 

[Bob C]

This is what I used, don't buy the mandrel just cut the head off a fine thread
bolt and your good to go. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Old-Sto...539?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item48698f97f3

Bob

 

[Quigley1930]

The 5/8ths hole saw worked well for me.

Sewall Tyler

 

[redmodelt]

If you can set your drill press for depth of cut it make it easier to only cut as deep as you need. The drums will be/are toast so the cutters above will work great. After you get the old drums off have the hubs checked for run out on the drum side of the flange. Some times a lite cut on the drum side will clean them up. If they are really bad might look for better hub. Before you go to all the work, check the fit of the races, no use doing all that work if the races want to fall out.

 

[leadpot]

Good info, appreciate all the advice

 

[Mitch//pa]

i also use a hole saw.. after cutting the swedge wackem with a hammer