Q: How to remove lug bolt studs?

[tennesseemustangperformance]

Sorry for the late reply, I have not been on here in a while. But I wanted to clarify a few things, just in case you are still having issues with this.

Originally Posted by 99-261

ok so i am having SIRIOUS problem. no matter how hard i turn either way, the bolt is not moving. is it possible AT ALL to get the studs out without taking the brakes off? i felt behind the brakes and can feel the stud, but it doesnt seem to want to budge, would wd-40 help?

If somebody is having trouble doing this, the best way I recommend is rotating the ratchet so that the handle is under the car, not inside the wheel tub. Then use a breaker arm or a piece of pipe sleeved onto the ratchet for leverage. It will come off fairly easily from there. Once the torque is broken, you can use a regular ratchet to take off the bolt completely.

Originally Posted by 87 vert

Soak in dw-40 then hit w hammer. They will come out. No sledge needed btw.

This will work, but make sure that you clean off the axle flange and the new stud with brake cleaner.

Originally Posted by 99-261

Ok so I'm having a problem, I got the stud loose, but it's stick on these teeth thing. Don't know the proper term lol

It is called a tone ring for the ABS sensor. It basically is a hall effect sensor.

Originally Posted by 99-261

well **** this 30 min job just got way harder!

any tips/advice from our pros?

Just research the job carefully, use the right tools, and take your time. Most Mustangs will have two 13mm bolts holding the caliper to the bracket and two 15mm bolts holding the bracket to the backing plate. Clean off the new hardware as well as the brake rotors with brake cleaner before installing, and use a small dab of blue Locktite on the bolts upon reassembly. Then follow proper bed-in procedures, if you are installing new pads or rotors.

Originally Posted by 99-261

ok quick question, a thought occur to me at work today, so i went out, bought a hack saw, saw the studin half and manage to get it out. the problem is putting the new stud in. it ALMOST makes it, problem is, its a bit long. i was wonder if it would be ok to saw a tinny bit ( maybe this much (exact lenght) ---> [ ]) of of the stud to get it fit.

I wouldn't. You probably have front studs. The fronts and rears are two different sizes.


My last advice is this. If you are removing studs, you can do it with a hammer. Just be careful to only hit the studs themselves, and not the backing plates. I have an offset C-clamp which makes things sooo much easier on me. If you are installing a set of studs yourself, be sure to use a heavy washer and a through-style lug nut to pull the stud through the axle. Get it started first, then zip it with an impact wrench. Just don't overdo it.