removing a snapped wheel stud

[GDL]

OK, snapped a stud on my wheel, so can anybody tell me how to remove the broken stud? i have had a good go, but prehaps i am missing something. As this is the only thing stopping me from getting it to an MOT station

[MarkyB]

Take the brake drum off and knock the broken stud inwards.
They are only held by splines and the end is mushroomed to stop it pulling through the hub.

[GDL]

cheers for that. i will have another go, sure i stripped off the brake drum, but there was no movement, will keep you all posted.

[bmcecosse]

If one has broken - the others could well be on their last legs if they have been subjected to the same treatment! I suggest changing all 4 - if not all 16 on the car! I suppose they have been hammered up with a garage air gun ??

[GDL]

most probably, i was just tightening them up (by hand) and it snapped!!

Will have another go tonight, but i am sure i tookt he brake drum off last time ... will keep posted

[MarkyB]

I trust it is a standard minor hub, not Ford or anything.
It will have been in place for the past 40 years or so.
What are you hitting it with?
If there is still a stub poking out I'd hit it with a club hammer otherwise you will need a drift to hit it with.
A "short sharp shock" is what you need, mind your fingers!

[GDL]

and the result is......................................................... a good whack and a few choice words and the begger is out
and now i am going to be booking it for an MOT. cheers for the help guys. will keep you informed on the MOT result