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Patrick L. · 08-12-2011, 05:46 AM

I recently spoke with Mel's son regarding this.. He stated the drums are made in China to their specs and I thought he said all the 'A' drums came from there,but, maybe I'm wrong about that.. So, my question is, where do we get the drums that are made in the good old USA ??

28 Special Coupe · 08-12-2011, 12:47 PM

Check out Brattons. They carry ductile iron hubs and drums that are made in the USA. They claim they're 2 times stronger than standard cast iron.

Fred K-OR · 08-12-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dr.j

who sells the best rear brake drums with studs and everything complete ready to turn and install?

I bought 2 sets of cast iron from Bert's in Denver. They install your hubs from your old drums. Very satisfied.

Fred K-OR · 08-12-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ctlikon0712

I'm not arguing the point, just wondering..... Why does everything I see concerning adjusting the brakes show to bias the rear first?

Still learning...

I have one front wheel on my hucksted that needs some work on it. It will lock up on a quick stop and sometimes you find your rear end where your front end was. That is why it is best to have the rear stop first to keep from having this sort of thing happend.

josh1331 · 08-12-2011, 08:01 PM

thanks brent..i agree , i have sent back parts and im getting tired of it. Where is best place for usa made ductile brent/COULD YOU EMAIL ME WITH INFOR PLEASE AT : [email protected] thanks josh

josh1331 · 08-12-2011, 09:34 PM

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were they usa made? And what can i expect for costs to have this done per wheel. Appreciate josh

RBEDGERTON · 08-15-2011, 06:06 PM

Just bought a complete set from Snyder's no problems.

Purdy Swoft · 08-15-2011, 06:18 PM

I bought a nice pair of original 31 vented front cast iron drums that showed no wear and were ready to install from Rock Hill Will Cronkrite a few years back at the swap meet at Smith and Jones in Columbia SC. I'm still appreciating the great deal he gave me on them.

08-12-2011, 05:46 AM	#21
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: cast iron drums I recently spoke with Mel's son regarding this.. He stated the drums are made in China to their specs and I thought he said all the 'A' drums came from there,but, maybe I'm wrong about that.. So, my question is, where do we get the drums that are made in the good old USA ??

08-12-2011, 12:47 PM	#22
28 Special Coupe Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 63	Re: cast iron drums Check out Brattons. They carry ductile iron hubs and drums that are made in the USA. They claim they're 2 times stronger than standard cast iron.

08-12-2011, 08:01 PM	#25
josh1331 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlestown,R.I. Posts: 465	Re: cast iron drums thanks brent..i agree , i have sent back parts and im getting tired of it. Where is best place for usa made ductile brent/COULD YOU EMAIL ME WITH INFOR PLEASE AT : [email protected] thanks josh

08-12-2011, 09:34 PM	#26
josh1331 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlestown,R.I. Posts: 465	Re: cast iron drums Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) were they usa made? And what can i expect for costs to have this done per wheel. Appreciate josh

08-15-2011, 06:06 PM	#27
RBEDGERTON Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Yamhill, Oregon Posts: 11	Re: cast iron drums Just bought a complete set from Snyder's no problems.

08-15-2011, 06:18 PM	#28
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: cast iron drums I bought a nice pair of original 31 vented front cast iron drums that showed no wear and were ready to install from Rock Hill Will Cronkrite a few years back at the swap meet at Smith and Jones in Columbia SC. I'm still appreciating the great deal he gave me on them.