Brakes: hub puller

[handworn]

Hey,

Is this the correct kind of hub puller to get the drums off my '53 Starliner?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301217523240?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

(Also-- I know how to use this, but how do you get 'em back on?)

Thanks,

Matt

[64studeavanti]

That is a great puller, but you can get a front hub puller for modern cars at the FLAPS for a little over $20 that works just great. In fact, many will just loan it to you. That I what I used on my Avantis. If you were doing these on a regular basis, or course, this would one to get. To get them back on, you just insert the keyway correctly, bevel side down and to the front, and just torque them up WITHOUT any grease or other lube.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/OEM-Front-wheel-drive-hub-puller/_/N-255s?itemIdentifier=2050

[rockne10]

It is!
Going back together is simple. Back off the shoe adjustment and slip the hub over the tapered axle. Make certain you use no lubricants on the hub and axle! THEY MUST GO TOGETHER DRY !!!
Insert the key, tap it flush, add your washer and nut, then torque 170-200 ft-lb. Re-adjust your brake shoes.

[unclemiltie]

I have seen some really stubborn rear drums where I was glad to have the knock off type as that Snap-on puller is. That puller is probably the best you will find for rear table axles.

I have also had success with other styles.
One similar to this also works well but I recommend finding one made in the USA, some of those cheap ones tend to break when under pressure.

As indicated above, you do not need a puller or any tools to reinstall the drums

[Bordeaux Daytona]

There's one for sale on the Stude swap board. Ad Number: 13765 - under July

http://www.studebakerswap.com/swap/swap.php

[unclemiltie]

And that seems like a fair price


The Snap-on you first asked about is also a fair price for one along with the box.

[handworn]

Thanks for the advice, everyone. But by the way, what's the difference between front hub pullers and rear hub pullers?

[studegary]

Thanks for the advice, everyone. But by the way, what's the difference between front hub pullers and rear hub pullers?

Everything - You do not need a puller tool for the fronts.

[63t-cab]

Well that's not always the case with fronts ,when these cars have sat in fields/woods for decades and every thing is fused together .

Everything - You do not need a puller tool for the fronts.

[64studeavanti]

If you are talking about the one I posted, not much. On some modern front wheel drive cars, the bearing is pressed into the hub and the hub and bearing assembly is pressed onto the spindle. The FLAPS don't deal with pressed on rear hubs as those haven't been used for over 50 years. Any of the pullers mentions should work for either. However, on 50 year old hubs, the heavier ones may work better. As I said, I used the FLAPS one and was able to pull the hubs on both a 63 and 64 Avanti.

[stude dude]

We have just had a run of the original 'solid type' hub pullers made. Copied from an original Kent-Moore Studebaker dealer tool, they are a work of art. Cost you $125 ea plus postage (A$).

Chris
STUDEBAKER of AUSTRALIA

https://www.studeparts.com.au

[nibbs53]

Here is the one that Bob Peterson and myself use at CandB Studebaker's.
Notice the weld , it had to be re-welded because we used it so many times it broke.
We still beat the crap out of it.

[handworn]

Then how do you get the drums off on the fronts? Please excuse my ignorance about these things; I'm an old hand at identifying old cars, but a complete newbie at working on them.

Everything - You do not need a puller tool for the fronts.

[52-fan]

After you have the front wheel off, you just remove the dust cap, pull out the cotter pin, and remove the spindle nut. Usually, if you pull lightly on the drum the outer bearing and washer will slide out and can be removed. On some cars the drum can then be pulled off, but if there is a ridge inside the drum you will have to back off the brake shoes to get clearance.

[allstateguy]

"Here is the one that Bob Peterson and myself use at CandB Studebaker's.
Notice the weld , it had to be re-welded because we used it so many times it broke.
We still beat the crap out of it."

That's very much like the one I bought from Chuck Collins. The trick he taught me was to back the center screw off until the flange sits about 1/8" proud of the flange on the axle hub. Put all the lug nuts on and evenly snug them. Then tighten them like you were putting on a wheel. After a very short time - POP - and you have the hub loose from the axle. It has worked that way every time I've used it. Almost too easy. I still have my heavy, unwieldy three-legged puller, but it's in a canvas bag in the back of the shop nowadays.