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07-23-2015, 06:37 PM
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Quality brake drums?
I'm getting ready to purchase new 6 lug brake drums (and shoes)for the rear, to complete the brake system on my truck (everything else is new, hardware included).
I'm wondering what some good brands are for brake drums. I had a new parts store drum, and it looks as though it's bonded with some type of epoxy. Is this the standard for drums these days? I'd turn my originals, but they're past it, and have some slight pitting so I'd rather not re-use them. |
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07-23-2015, 07:24 PM
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Re: Quality brake drums?
I got mine from Napa. Made in China. But they looked decent and work well.
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07-23-2015, 09:15 PM
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Re: Quality brake drums?
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07-24-2015, 02:31 AM
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Location: Seaside,CA
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Re: Quality brake drums?
I'm not sure if they still make them there but back in the day if you wanted good drums you would ask for Canadian drums, those were the highest quality. They cost more too. I just pulled a 12 year old set off my K5 and they still look new. That's all I know aboot that. heh heh...
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07-24-2015, 03:19 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Bay Area, CA
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Re: Quality brake drums?
I used Raybestos with no problems.
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