I think The Roadster Factory sells new ones.
Bruce
----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd Redmond" <alfetta95@optonline.net>
To: <dlhogye@comcast.net>
Cc: "FOT@autox.team.net FOT@autox.team.net" <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 11:46 AM
Subject: Re: [Fot] Aluminum rear brake drums
> Fot
>
> Thank you for all the responses. Here's what I've learned so I'll
> share.
>
> The Datsun aluminum finned drums CAN be relined. The company that has
> done a set for a fellow FoT'er is J&G Relinging at 815-276-2578 .
> Approx. $175.00ea. But are as good as new, maybe better.
> There are several aftermarket drums out there, prices range. Don't know
> yet if the aftermarket ones are as good as the original or visa versa.
> The normal modifications apply to all.
>
> The saga continues . . . . . .
>
> Todd
>
>
> On Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 10:09 AM, davehogye wrote:
>
> Hello Friends, I recently purchased a set of Z aluminum drums for $47
> each brand new, probably from China, by Centric. I had a friend with a
> really nice lathe take .475" off the finned edge to clear the brake
> backing plate and opened up the center hole to fit the Southwick/Moser
> axles. I also opened up the wheel stud holes because of the 1/2" studs.
> If you are still using 7/16" studs you can skip this step.
> I could get the part # if need be.
>
> Dave H.
>
> ___________________________________
>
> From: "Jerry Van Vlack" <jerryvv@roadrunner.com>
> To: "Bill Tobin" <william.tobin31@verizon.net>, "Todd Redmond"
> <alfetta95@optonline.net>, FOT@autox.team.net
> Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 5:18:50 AM
> Subject: Re: [Fot] Aluminum rear brake drums
>
> There is a steel liner in these drums but I doubt there is much material
> that can be cut, sometimes there is a min dimension cast into a drum.
> You
> might look for that and if it's there be guided by that dimension.
> JVV
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Tobin
> Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 7:38 AM
> To: Todd Redmond ; FOT@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Fot] Aluminum rear brake drums
>
> Hi Todd, the quick answer is I don't think so.
> There are a couple differences between the Z drums and Triumph drums. I
> think one of Kas' books explained them.
> By what I hear, the finned aluminum drums are no longer available.
> BTW, I recently bought a set of Z drums on e-bay and am planning on
> fitting
> them to my TR6. I'll keep you posted.
> Cheers, Bill
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Todd Redmond" <alfetta95@optonline.net>
> To: <FOT@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 12:06 PM
> Subject: [Fot] Aluminum rear brake drums
>
>> Fot,
>> Looking at buying a used set of Datsun 240z Aluminum finned rear brake
>> drums. Found a pair. Might be a silly questions but can these be
>> relined?
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