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Hey guys, I got a broken lug stud in the rear wheel. The nut is still on there, I couldn't take it off. Any idea how to brake it loose cuz right now I can't remove the wheel. So which means, I can't get to the hub nor the baffle plate. What should I do? A friend of mine mentioned to use a brake bar with a socket and step on that thing until the lug nut broke loose but wouldn't that damage the hub? Any safer way to do it?

Bill G

First, how do you know you have a broken stud? Is the lug nut attached, but the stud turns freely? Or are you just unable to turn the lug nut?

It's virtually impossible for you to have a free-spinning stud that prevents the wheel from coming off. I can't imagine this is the case.

If you just have a lug nut that won't turn, then do what your friend suggests. Get a breaker bar and lean on it until the stud breaks. Then replace the stud the normal way. You won't damage the hub. It's made of a much harder steel than the stud, so if the stud does turn a little, it will only damage the stud, which you'll be replacing anyway.

Please elaborate on what your situation is.