Bill Green wrote:
> I have got one drum that measured at 11.100", that's the biggest
> diameter and probably too close to spec to turn again. Does anyone know
> the the max diameter for the 11" drums??
>
> That drum is past it's limit. The shop manual says not to turn over .060
> more than max dia. Any reputable brake service shop should know what the
> limits are for drums. The more metal left on the drums the better for
> heat dissipation. I wouldn't let them turn any drums unless they can show
> that they really need to be.
BTW Napa still sells new drums for bendix type brakes ('51 an later half
tons).
Grant 50 3100
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