how do I change a stud bolt?

**SVG210** · 02-14-2009, 08:45 PM

hey guys I recentley noticed that I had a wheel stud without a lug nut. it was covered with the black cap. I guess they broke it when I took her in for a tire rotation last year(last time i go there!!!) anyway I have no Idea how to replace it. I already have the new bolt and nut. Do I need to remove any brake component?

**JoshieDoom** · 02-15-2009, 02:11 AM

Should be able to to remove caliper and bracket and rotor and smack it out. Might have to remove backing plate but I dont know... Should be a 30 minute job.

**0verkill** · 02-15-2009, 04:14 AM

Originally Posted by JoshieDoom

Should be able to to remove caliper and bracket and rotor and smack it out. Might have to remove backing plate but I dont know... Should be a 30 minute job.

thats right and to put it back in i always stack washers up and put the nut on to pull it back.

**SVG210** · 02-15-2009, 06:54 AM

Thanks I'll give it a try.

**0rion** · 02-15-2009, 07:14 AM

hose it down with pb blaster prior to driving it out of there. A little heat around it wouldn't hurt either.

**SVG210** · 02-15-2009, 06:46 PM

too cold to work on it today. Ill keep you guys updated, thanks

**qwik219d9** · 03-18-2009, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by 0rion

hose it down with pb blaster prior to driving it out of there. A little heat around it wouldn't hurt either.

?1. what is pb blaster?

?2.when the brake calipor is removed do the brake shoes squess togther where you need a big C clamp to push the shoes back in?

?3.is there a write up on installing wheel studs?

Thanks

**Mr. Luos** · 03-18-2009, 07:01 PM

Front or rear?

**qwik219d9** · 03-18-2009, 07:03 PM

front

do'es GM sell steel stud replacements?

**Mr. Luos** · 03-18-2009, 07:04 PM

Remove tire.
Remove caliper/rotor.
Hit what is left of the stud with hammer.

Pull new stud through (put a little oil on it to help tug it through) using washers and old lugnut.

**qwik219d9** · 03-18-2009, 07:07 PM

?2.when the brake calipor is removed do the brake shoes squess togther where you need a big C clamp to push the shoes back in?

**Mr. Luos** · 03-18-2009, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by qwik219d9

?2.when the brake calipor is removed do the brake shoes squess togther where you need a big C clamp to push the shoes back in?

No.

At least as long as you don't step on the brake pedal while it is off the rotor.

**qwik219d9** · 03-18-2009, 07:22 PM

when the brake calipor is removed should the brake fuild containers lid be off?

do'es GM sell steel stud replacements?

**Mr. Luos** · 03-18-2009, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by qwik219d9

when the brake calipor is removed should the brake fuild containers lid be off?

do'es GM sell steel stud replacements?

1. No.

2. I don't know. I know they have replacements, not sure what they are made out of.

**qwik219d9** · 03-19-2009, 03:41 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

Remove tire.
Remove caliper/rotor.
Hit what is left of the stud with hammer.

Pull new stud through (put a little oil on it to help tug it through) using washers and old lugnut.

Hit what is left of the stud with hammer.

this part that the stud is in stayes on the car while I beating on it?

**qwik219d9** · 03-19-2009, 03:45 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

Remove tire.
Remove caliper/rotor.
Hit what is left of the stud with hammer.

Pull new stud through (put a little oil on it to help tug it through) using washers and old lugnut.

Pull new stud through (put a little oil on it to help tug it through) using washers and old lugnut

don't think I have any big washers

how many washers will I need?

**vetteemt** · 03-19-2009, 04:02 AM

LS1Speed Inc. sells ARP Hardened Wheel Studs.

http://www.speedinc.com/catagory.cfm...ls%20/%20Tires

ARP Hardened Wheel Studs
Replace your weak factory wheel studs with ARP’s heat-treated 8740 chrome moly wheel studs. These are a much-needed replacement for any car engaged in track or drag racing competition. They have a tensile strength of 190,000 psi and are able to easily handle the tremendous acceleration shock loads (shear) and lateral forces (elongation) found in racing. The studs are sold in packs of 5 and are cadmium plated for extra durability. Nuts not included.

ARP100-7708 ARP Wheel Studs, 12mm X 1.5, 2.5" length $12.59 buy

**qwik219d9** · 03-19-2009, 04:06 AM

thanks not interested in where to buy but how to install.

to bad there's no write up for those who have'nt done it.

**shady milkman** · 03-19-2009, 04:30 AM

Originally Posted by 0rion

hose it down with pb blaster prior to driving it out of there. A little heat around it wouldn't hurt either.

Originally Posted by qwik219d9

?1. what is pb blaster?

Thanks

PB blast that shit ! ..pb blaster will losen up anything...i used it alot to get a few rusted bolts out when i was removing my sway bar.....

behold the greatness that is called pb blaster

**qwik219d9** · 03-19-2009, 05:37 AM

Originally Posted by shady milkman

PB blast that shit ! ..pb blaster will losen up anything...i used it alot to get a few rusted bolts out when i was removing my sway bar.....

behold the greatness that is called pb blaster