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Anyone recommend brake drums
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2022 11:31 am
by NETTIE
Hi can't find any descent brake drums front & rear all out off stock can only find pattern type or ebay they may be ok just need a recommendation thank you
Re: Anyone recommend brake drums
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2022 4:24 pm
by stuffedpike20
I fitted some new front brake shoes, and the adjusters were nearly at maximum when adjusted up.
I assumed that the drums were worn, so I bought some new drums from ESM.
After fitting these drums, the adjusters were the same- almost at maximum.
I measured the old drums and they measured exactly 8", the same as the new drums. (should have done this first!)
My advice would be to measure your existing drums, and if they measure 8", don't bother buying new ones, you won't be improving anything.
Re: Anyone recommend brake drums
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2022 5:24 pm
by NETTIE
stuffedpike20 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 28, 2022 4:24 pm
I fitted some new front brake shoes, and the adjusters were nearly at maximum when adjusted up.
I assumed that the drums were worn, so I bought some new drums from ESM.
After fitting these drums, the adjusters were the same- almost at maximum.
I measured the old drums and they measured exactly 8", the same as the new drums. (should have done this first!)
My advice would be to measure your existing drums, and if they measure 8", don't bother buying new ones, you won't be improving anything.
Thank you for your advice appreciate it but my drums are really bad have to change them but was hoping to get some better quality than pattern ones
Re: Anyone recommend brake drums
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2022 7:14 pm
by philthehill
If you cannot find new brake drums here is a solution
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165607840195 ... R-78sdrcYA
The drums look to be very good and an upgrade on the 7" brake assys.
Re: Anyone recommend brake drums
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2022 7:44 pm
by Myrtles Man
You have a PM Nettie.
Re: Anyone recommend brake drums
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2022 8:01 pm
by NETTIE
Re: Anyone recommend brake drums
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2022 8:02 pm
by NETTIE
Myrtles Man wrote: ↑Sun Aug 28, 2022 7:44 pm
You have a PM Nettie.
Not received ??
Re: Anyone recommend brake drums
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2022 9:13 am
by Myrtles Man
Sorry - now re-sent.