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09-10-2023, 08:18 AM | #1 |
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General brake drum question
Brake drum out of round.
Can I get them cut and not replace the shoes?
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09-10-2023, 08:37 AM | #2 |
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Re: General brake drum question
Certainly. Just readjust the shoes after installing.
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09-10-2023, 11:00 AM | #3 |
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Re: General brake drum question
The maximum amount of metal allowed to be "cut" is .060 in.
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09-10-2023, 01:01 PM | #4 |
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09-11-2023, 10:28 AM | #5 | |
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Their concentricity is right on the money. Last edited by 19Fordy; 09-11-2023 at 10:36 AM. |
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09-11-2023, 11:46 AM | #6 | |
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09-10-2023, 12:24 PM | #7 |
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Re: General brake drum question
Commercial shops are legally limited to 12.060". Have seen much more cut in Old drums. Newc
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09-10-2023, 05:10 PM | #8 |
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Re: General brake drum question
Thanks guys.
Someone said even brand new drums should be cut. This true?
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09-10-2023, 05:13 PM | #9 |
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09-11-2023, 11:44 AM | #10 |
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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.
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09-11-2023, 12:30 PM | #11 | |
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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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09-11-2023, 01:00 PM | #12 |
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Re: General brake drum question
The out-of-round condition may be an indication the drum is too thin already.
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09-11-2023, 06:30 PM | #13 |
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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
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