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Originally Posted by rich b
Being that .060 is generally the max oversize when turning drums and .090 is usually the max wear throw away number; what would be considered a limit for purchase of a worn drum that didn't need turning and would be used on limited use car.
Seems most all '32-'34 & '35 drums I come across are pretty well used and I just hate to just scrap them.
Makes you wonder what spec's they used in the old days since it is not uncommon to find shims behind brake linings.
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Interesting point. If I recall correctly, numbers that were thrown out for wear limits from the back in the day from old timers were .090". I've even heard .120". I'd assume thicker lining and other "tricks" were used when going that far out.
I believe someone mentioned about a service that will reline brake drums back to spec. I'd assume this is not a cheap endeavor.