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DHZIEMAN · 05-18-2019, 03:39 PM

Really a timely post by those with issues and responses from the experts. I just came in from the garage, attempting to get new riveted linings on my new cast iron drums. And bingo, no fit. I have the backing plate off, with shoes mounted, and the drum is a tight 11 inches. The shoes measure a bit over 11 inches and either the shoes need to be sanded down or as a suggestion in this post string, have the drums turned to fit. (or do both). Also, I am wondering, if anyone has had the experience with bonded linings if bonded linings are thinner negating what some of us are running into with the riveted linings!

05-18-2019, 03:39 PM	#8
DHZIEMAN Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Sunrise Beach, Mo Posts: 439	Re: Cast-iron brake drum fit Really a timely post by those with issues and responses from the experts. I just came in from the garage, attempting to get new riveted linings on my new cast iron drums. And bingo, no fit. I have the backing plate off, with shoes mounted, and the drum is a tight 11 inches. The shoes measure a bit over 11 inches and either the shoes need to be sanded down or as a suggestion in this post string, have the drums turned to fit. (or do both). Also, I am wondering, if anyone has had the experience with bonded linings if bonded linings are thinner negating what some of us are running into with the riveted linings!