Hubs & backing plates

[Legacy777]

Curious if the backing plates on the rear hubs can be taken off easily?

I'd sort of prefer to use the ones on my car rather then the donor. Plus I accidently banged on one of the studs, and the tip of the threads is a little marred. I'd like to knock out of the studs on mine to use it.

Is swapping the backing plates and or changing studs something I'll need a press for, or do I just have to take apart the parking brake stuff?

Thanks

[eastbaysubaru]

You'll just have to take apart the parking brake stuff. I talked about the same things when I had a stripped wheel stud. I even think there's a thread about it. Basically you've got to take it all apart so you can move the ABS (tone?) ring far enough away so you can smack the stud out.

-Brian

[Legacy777]

Thanks brian,

I'll see if I can find your thread.

So it can be done without pressing the hub out? That's my main concern. Guess I'll be doing that this week.

[Legacy777]

found one
http://bbs.legacycentral.org/viewtopic. ... ud&start=0