I'm trying to replace a wheel motor on my Hustler z but I can't get the brake hub off,tried a 3 jaw puller and a little heat got o results,does anyone have any ideas or tricks I cantry?
How were you using the "Puller" ?
They work best if tightened with a rattle gun and given the odd dead blow thump on the end with a big hammer ( bigger the better ) .
If it is really stubborn and you tried Motomans suggestions above then you can make a puller from a sheet of 1/2" plate that fits over the wheel studs.
I like to work with the keyway up, tap the key with a pin punch so it moves & breaks the rust bond then use the key way to introduce whatever goop you like .
Some times I have to resort to citric acid to dissolve the rust but that requires degreasing the hole the best you can first.
I keep all the old blades I replace so generally make up bespoke pullers using them.
There was a thread a while back with vivid descriptions of how some one removed their stuck on hub
You might like to do a search using words like "Brake replacement" Seal replacement " or "hub removal "