General brake drum question
 

Brake drum out of round.

Can I get them cut and not replace the shoes?

Re: General brake drum question
 

Certainly. Just readjust the shoes after installing.

Re: General brake drum question
 

The maximum amount of metal allowed to be "cut" is .060 in.

Re: General brake drum question
 

Commercial shops are legally limited to 12.060". Have seen much more cut in Old drums. Newc

Re: General brake drum question
 

You should add "Unless otherwise marked". Some of the reproduction drums are designed to go .090 oversize and marked as such.

Charlie Stephens

Re: General brake drum question
 

Thanks guys.

Someone said even brand new drums should be cut. This true?

Re: General brake drum question
 

Only to ensure they are concentric.

Re: General brake drum question
 

Here's an .090 in. example. MT Brakes by Boling Bros.
Their concentricity is right on the money.

Re: General brake drum question
 

I have to say, those look like nice drums. Just glad we can still get them. The ".090" is a real plus. You'll never wear 'em out.

Re: General brake drum question
 

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...3&d=1694446171

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...5&d=1694446529

Re: General brake drum question
 

Unfortunately, this is one of the very few REPRODUCTION items any more that is actually a quality item, and that also LOOKS like quality. Also unfortunately, these are a generic drum (and Bendix-type backing plate) that ONLY fits the pre-1949 spindles and rear end.

BEWARE ..... Speedy Bill's sells a drum that LOOKS very much like the Boling Brothers drums, but it AIN'T the same American-made drum by any means. The Speedy Bill drums ironically have a reputation of the braking surface being NOT ON CENTER, and of being out of balance.

Coop

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Re: General brake drum question
 

The out-of-round condition may be an indication the drum is too thin already.

Re: General brake drum question
 

what drum are we talking about as if its wide 5 you may not have any option as replacements are just not out there