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Joe Shelton (67.242.193.254)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 26, 2002 - 8:09 am: | |
I think I need to replace my drums but thought I’d check it out with my E-bus friends first. My drums are groovy… Big time. The book sez:
“Brake drums should never be machined to more than 1/8 inch beyond original diameter.”
Original dia is listed as 14.510. So if my grooved drums are 14.510 + .125, I need to replace. Is this correct? |
OAE Palmer (208.164.96.215)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 26, 2002 - 5:11 pm: | |
You are correct SIR..!!
If you take them to a machine shop they will "mic" them and check the book before you walk away, and you will get the same answer from any machine shop with insurance.
Going .010 over on a Corvair or VW drum (cheating) is a whole different bag of White Castles compared to a coach drum. |
FAST FRED (63.215.237.241)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 5:35 am: | |
IF you purchase new drums , be aware that they come in a bunch of grades, from a variety of mfg.
The cheapest are simply cast, the best are machined to run smooth , inside and out.
The best are much easier to ballance and get a great ride at 70+.
FAST FRED |
Joe Shelton (67.241.222.142)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 2:27 pm: | |
Now I have it from a very reputable source that the book numbers (14.510 + .125) have been expanded to +.25. I got a price on new drums: front 135 each/rear 190 each. I think I will start looking for used. Joe |
Raymond Smith (206.186.187.91)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 8:04 pm: | |
I have been trying to source rear drums for my 4104, but keep getting the same answer up here in Canada... NO LONGER AVAILABLE. Please help,Im tired of getting laughed at when i ask for a 14" drum Thank You Raymond Smith PD-4104-3632 |
RJ Long (Rjlong) (24.127.8.58)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 9:24 pm: | |
Raymond -
Have you called Luke at US Coach in NJ yet?
1-800-262-2434
RJ
PD4106-2784
Fresno CA |