inserting old hub in new brake drum in 1962 Convertible

[Rob C]

I bought new Front brake drums for my 1962 convertible. They came without the hubs and the plan was to use the old ones. The hubs seem fine and the drums were the problem. But the shop that is doing the job has not ever done this before. They do have a hydraulic press. Is this a tough job or is it pretty logical? I worry a bit that they could damage the drums. Any advice?
Thanks

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[ak7an]

The brake drum will slide right on to the hub. The only obstacle will be the brake shoes and they can be adjusted down so the drum will slide right over and the after the drum is install the brake shoes can the be adjusted back up to spec.
If your shop has no idea how to do this I would be looking for another shop that does.
Good Luck
Ed

 

[74 Harley]

Easy job, but if I remember correctly you have to knock the studs out to separate the drum and hub. It's been a long time since I have done one of those so I may be off.

 

[Ward 57]

Interesting, as far as I have ever known the studs are attached to the hub and never to the drum for safety reasons going back 100ys. Some with original drums may have speed/friction nuts holding the drum to the wheel. They do tend to meld together over age. Many expletives have been expressed trying to separate them. One contributor here had all the outboard water & dust flanges broken by somebody not knowing where to hit and had to replace all his drums.

 

[74 Harley]

Yes rear drums slip off, but I don't remember the front drums being the same. I wish I had my books handy...

 

[Hadderz]

On my 62 the front drums def have the hub attached, the studs are swaged (if that's the right term) in place so you have to somehow grind this flared lip off each stud which would be hard! Or drill the studs out and then have to replace.

 

[Rob C]

The hubs are definitely attached to the drums. Not sure if the studs are “swayed” in place. I talked with Birds Nest and they said it is a big effort to separate them and many folks just buy new hubs to be safe. $129 each. I assume that the new hubs come with the studs attached. I guess I will buy new bearings as well. Like so many projects, it just gets bigger. Thanks for the info. I’ll report the outcome.

 

[74 Harley]

The proper way to remove them is to place on a bench and drive the studs down with a hammer and brass drift. Or a block of wood. The hub and drum will then separate easily. Flip over the hub install new drum and drive studs back in. It's not a difficult process and doesn't take that long.