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Replacing a Stripped Wheel Stud

By Matthew Wright, About.com

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Remove the Brake Caliper and Rotor

Remove the brake rotor and caliper.

Brake caliper and e-brake adjustment removed.

photo Roy Bertalotto
With your wheel off and your car supported safely on jack stands, it's time to remove the brake caliper and rotor to access the hub. We have to work our way inside in order to remove the old wheel stud and have enough room to move around in there.

If your wheel stud is in the rear, you'll also have to remove the assembly that holds the emergency brake cable and adjustment. If it's just a cable, grasp the end with adjustable pliers or Vise-Grips and pull it out of its carrier. You might have to remove the adjustment wheel if you have that type of emergency brake.

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