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Kevin in NJ · 07-01-2022, 04:36 PM

Well that depends....

The issue at hand is in the process of swaging the drum did you warp it?? If warped how bad?

If it was swaged and you carefully cut out and pressed the stud without warping the hub or drum then yes you are fine.

If you messed up and cause the drum or the hub to warp then you have a problem. If you have a problem then how much and can you safely cut the drum to make it round?

Do you have a press that can do 40 tons? If not then you cant swage them properly.

Hope that makes sense.

07-01-2022, 04:36 PM	#5
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Swedging an original Model A brake drum Well that depends.... The issue at hand is in the process of swaging the drum did you warp it?? If warped how bad? If it was swaged and you carefully cut out and pressed the stud without warping the hub or drum then yes you are fine. If you messed up and cause the drum or the hub to warp then you have a problem. If you have a problem then how much and can you safely cut the drum to make it round? Do you have a press that can do 40 tons? If not then you cant swage them properly. Hope that makes sense.