How to Replace a Broken Front Wheel Stud on a Subaru BRZ

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Welcome to Handy Ginger, where fixing things is simple, practical, and a little bit fun. Whether it’s car maintenance, a home repair, or a weekend project, I walk you through each step so you can tackle it yourself with confidence — no fancy tools or experience needed! In this video, I show how to remove a stuck or frozen lug nut and replace a broken front wheel stud on a Subaru BRZ step by step using basic hand tools. I ran into this issue while doing a brake job and discovered a seized lug nut that eventually snapped the stud. I walk through the exact process I use to safely remove the broken stud and install a new one without damaging the hub. 🛠️ In this video you’ll learn: • How to remove a frozen or seized lug nut • What to do when a wheel stud breaks • How to remove and install a new front wheel stud • Proper torque specs and reassembly tips • How to avoid cross-threading and future failures While this video is specific to the **front wheel of a Subaru BRZ**, the process is very similar on many vehicles. Always verify torque specs and procedures for your specific car. ⚠️ Safety Notes: • Always torque lug nuts to factory specifications • Recheck torque after driving • Never reuse damaged lug nuts or studs Parts Used (affiliated links): - Lug Bolts (10pk): https://amzn.to/49noEEP - Lug Nuts (20pk): https://amzn.to/4sZdMov - Stud Installer: https://amzn.to/3LEpfZv - Wire Brushes: https://amzn.to/4rfsOVt - My Favorite Socket Set: https://amzn.to/4bBrJSZ - Anti-Sieze Compound: https://amzn.to/4pHUXDh - PB Blaster: https://amzn.to/4qkhwPp - Brake Caliper hook: https://amzn.to/49qfsiU 🔧 Torque Specs Used: • Caliper bracket bolts: 60 ft-lb • Brake line bracket bolt: 15 ft-lb • Lug nuts: 88 ft-lb 📌 I’ll be posting a **rear wheel stud replacement video** next — the process is similar, but space is tighter in the rear hub. 👍 If this video helps, please consider giving it a thumbs up and subscribing for more DIY Subaru BRZ maintenance, brake work, and repair videos. 👋 Thanks for watching another Handy Ginger DIY! If you’re going to do something, you might as well video it — and my goal is to make fixing things simple and doable for anyone. From car maintenance to home repair, I share real-world projects that help you learn, save money, and gain confidence with your tools. 📺 Subscribe for more: youtube.com/@handy.ginger #WheelStud #SubaruBRZ #DIYAutoRepair #CarMaintenance