I have a 95 escort & was removing the hub by removing the four rear bolts that secure the hub carrier/spindle. One of the bolts snapped when I was attempting to undo it. I didn't have much time, so I have just put the other 3 bolts back for now. Wish I'd have just removed the hub the old fashioned way by removing the bearing. My questions are,
1) What would be the easiest way to remove the broken stud. 2) Would it be easier to just go down the scrappy & get a new spindle assy? 3) Are 3 bolts safe enough for now, my wheel isn't likely to fall of is it? 4) My original motive for removing the hub is to investigate the problem with the handbrake. It is taking about 14 clicks, & the adjuster at the leaver is adjusted to it's limit. Is this a common problem for escorts, & what is the problem likely to be (I was just planning to change the shoes first as the car's done 80K since I last changed them)Thanks in advance
Dave