Model A Ford cast iron Brake-drum Rings

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So I am cleaning up and out the barn and came across the brake drum rings. I was wondering if they are original or aftermarket . Theses came out of a very old collection and really didn't have a lot anything new repop stuff. So I am not going to use them but I need to know if they are old new or just junk. Also what is the single ring for? Thanks

[James Rogers]

Definitely old but just like the new ones available today. Not cast iron but mild steel rolled and butt welded. I have seen lots put on so they must work well. Follow the installation instructions for new ones and have the drums turned after the rings are installed.

[Purdy Swoft]

Like James says, they are old. The ones in the center picture are like the ones that are still offered. I use this style on two of my model A's and they really help. The rings in the last picture are also brake drum bands. I have one of these rings on a front model A drum that I got in a collection and it is the only one of its type that I have ever seen. I think that the single ring style is older.

[Patrick L.]

I thought all the bands are steel and am I correct in thinking these bands are for steel drums only ?

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by Patrick L.

I thought all the bands are steel and am I correct in thinking these bands are for steel drums only ?

Yes, ....too small to fit the cast iron drums, --which are not really needed on the cast-iron drums anyway.

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Thank you for the help, I wasn't 100% on rings and plan on listing them in the for sale ads and didn't want to misrepresent them .