In reply to 93EXCivic:
OK, I drill the nut. What happens to the acorn section which is recessed into the wheel?
The breaker bar I idea would work if I can get an extractor socket with a 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch drive. The adapter down to 3/8s is the weak point. Broake a small 3/8 bar as well.
I am just drilling the damn thing
Center punch it it carefully to get center, then start at maybe 1/8". Go up in increments of 1/16" or so. Use cutting oil, work slowly. If you're careful you'll be able to very easily twist the shell of the stud off.
patgizz
UltraDork
5/19/12 11:01 a.m.
drill it out to just under stud size. then put your extractor back on and the stud will twist off with the remains of the nut. no wheel damage
I keep waiting for the shotgun
wrek496
New Reader
5/19/12 2:52 p.m.
Hammer and chisel got a locking lug off one of my cars before. Since you don't want to damage wheel get a bunch of towels and some tape to protect rim.
Drilled it out. The new rotor is one piece with the hub and 5 new studs installed. Will be in tomorrow. Cause of the entire heating problem was a bad caliper. That goes on tomorow too. Problem solved.
P.S. Wheel was undamaged by Me and my cavemen assistants.