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Truing a drum brake

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Dodger62, Jan 20, 2010.

  1. Dodger62

    Dodger62 Member

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    Guys. I need some help. :?:

    Does anyone know how to machine or true a rear drum brake? My rear brake drum has some worn/high spots which are decreasing my stopping power?

    I've heard some suggestions, from emry cloth to using a drum sander, but all those suggestions, though helpful, would all result in a drum that in not round and could even be worse then what I have now. 8)

    Has anyone been able to turn a rear drum brake on a cast wheel?

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks
     
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    wizard Active Member

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    It has to be done by a machine shop.
     
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    new drum braks are like, 35 smacks..
     
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    wizard Active Member

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    I think he means the drums are out of true, Schoot'.
     
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    ah, ya, I'd take it to a shop
     
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    Wiz is right you'll need to have a shop do it.

    Or get on eBay and pick up another wheel assembly for $10-$20 and hope its drum is in better shape.

    Which bike? I've got one off a 400 Max you can have. (Unfortunately that's all it will fit.)
     
    bigfitz52, Jan 21, 2010
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