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Synchro909 · 08-16-2023, 08:27 PM

IMO, Bob is correct about the grooves, nkaminar is correct about replacing the front drums and Rob is correct about never machining steel drums. Bob gives the answer on what to do if they are out of round.
I have never had to cut more than about 0.008" - 0.010" to true up cast drums when I have fitted them and never had one go out of round during use.
If we look at all of the posts ever on here, the number dealing with getting or keeping your car running well or even better than original waaaay out number those dealing with better brakes. I don't excuse myself from that but at least I make sure the brakes are as good as can be. IMO, not enough do.

08-16-2023, 08:27 PM	#5
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,555	Re: Brake Drums - Advice Regarding Their Use IMO, Bob is correct about the grooves, nkaminar is correct about replacing the front drums and Rob is correct about never machining steel drums. Bob gives the answer on what to do if they are out of round. I have never had to cut more than about 0.008" - 0.010" to true up cast drums when I have fitted them and never had one go out of round during use. If we look at all of the posts ever on here, the number dealing with getting or keeping your car running well or even better than original waaaay out number those dealing with better brakes. I don't excuse myself from that but at least I make sure the brakes are as good as can be. IMO, not enough do. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.