So, in my quest to replace my sheared wheel studs, I've encountered a few problems.

The latest, and worst, are right at the end of the roads, those six bolts on the backside of the rotor. I.can.not. get the damn things off. I'm sure if I had a vice, or a friend with a vice, it would be much easier, but I don't.

So, the two options that I seem to have are:
Heat
Penetrating oil
Both

Anything else I'm overlooking?

 

Aren't those 6 bolts whats left of your studs?

 

No, these are holding the rotor on to the hub, and I have to get them out before I can pound out the studs.

 

You are correct.

I did my brakes about a month ago with new rotors. They popped right out with a 1/2" impact gun.

I'm not sure if heat is going to do you much good with all that mass. Try smacking them with a BFH (big f'n hammer) and a brass drift, right on the head, with the hub face sitting on a solid surface. That will give the threads a shock and possibly loosen them up. Do not hit them directly with the hammer, as that will roll the drive feature.

Mike

 

Oh, I think my year has 2 bolts holding it all together not 6.

 

SFA had only 2. Try a 1/2'' impact gun. They should come right off.

 

I am betting you don`t have air!!!

Maybe take them to a friends that does and go from there. I can see without a vise you would never be able to break them loose by hand.

Good luck.

Soaking them in P.B. Blaster or something better can`t hurt. either

 

Flip the hub into the rim/tire as if you were mounting the tire and then use a 1/2" drive and break them loos while putting weight on the tire to help hold it. Then when all are removed take a cold chisel and a hammer to the gap between the hub and rotor all the way around...

Hope this helps,
Larry

 

PB Blaster the crap out of them FIRST....but an impact will DEFINITELY make you life much easier...

 

This is a good idea, this is how I torqued mine back down. The rubber on the tire grips the ground. If you have a heavy weight friend, he can stand on it for you while eating a cheeseburger.

Mike

 

I just took 'em to the local greasebarn, gave one of the guys on break a $10 bill, and he broke 'em loose in about 30 seconds. All back together now, no problems at all. Went ahead and repacked the bearing while it was all apart, even though it didn't seem to need it.