Brake Drums
- Crown®Brake DrumBrake Drum by Crown®. The Crown product leaves nothing to be desired. It provides OE quality and reliability and combines them with the perfect fit and function. Offered at a highly attractive and competitive price, this product is an...Perfect fit for the first timeOE quality and functionality$64.45 - $249.19
- Crown®Drum Brake Service KitDrum Brake Service Kit by Crown®. The Crown product leaves nothing to be desired. It provides OE quality and reliability and combines them with the perfect fit and function. Offered at a highly attractive and competitive price, this...Perfect fit for the first timeOE quality and functionality$194.77 - $282.49
- Crown®Drum Brake Shoe Set Master KitDrum Brake Shoe Set Master Kit by Crown®. The Crown product leaves nothing to be desired. It provides OE quality and reliability and combines them with the perfect fit and function. Offered at a highly attractive and competitive price,...Perfect fit for the first timeOE quality and functionality$84.81 - $101.66
- Crown®Drum Brake Shoe and Lining KitDrum Brake Shoe and Lining Kit by Crown®. The Crown product leaves nothing to be desired. It provides OE quality and reliability and combines them with the perfect fit and function. Offered at a highly attractive and competitive price,...Perfect fit for the first timeOE quality and functionality$41.86 - $105.57
- Crown®Emergency Brake DrumEmergency Brake Drum by Crown®. The Crown product leaves nothing to be desired. It provides OE quality and reliability and combines them with the perfect fit and function. Offered at a highly attractive and competitive price, this...Perfect fit for the first timeOE quality and functionality$77.53
- Professional Parts Sweden®Drum Brake ShoeDrum Brake Shoe by Professional Parts Sweden®. If you need premium-quality yet affordable replacement parts for your Volvo or SAAB, Professional Parts Sweden hits the spot. Top-of-the-line Professional Parts Sweden products are made...Direct replacement for your factory partEngineered to meet exact OEM standards$47.61 - $55.14
- ATE®Brake DrumBrake Drum by ATE®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at an affordable...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$48.48 - $105.73
- ATE®Drum Brake ShoesDrum Brake Shoes by ATE®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at an...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$31.81 - $101.16
- Zimmermann®Coat-Z Brake DrumCoat-Z Brake Drum by Zimmermann®. Since 2008 Zimmermann is offering almost Brake Discs in a coated version named "Coat Z – anti corrosion". Today almost all brake discs and some brake drums are available in coated quality. Here with...Proven to deliver superior durability and qualityMade to push your vehicle to the next level$31.21 - $179.10
- Omix-ADA®Brake DrumBrake Drum by Omix-ADA®. Brake drums can become scored, warped, cracked, glazed or worn thin. If the ones on your Jeep need replacement, don't spend a lot of dough at the dealer or waste time trying to track them down at the chain...Comes ready to installMeets or exceeds OEM quality standards$68.39 - $136.80
- Omix-ADA®Drum Brake KitDrum Brake Kit by Omix-ADA®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Omix-ADA features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$293.17
- Omix-ADA®Drum Brake Overhaul KitDrum Brake Overhaul Kit by Omix-ADA®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Omix-ADA features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$684.07 - $879.53
- Omix-ADA®Drum Brake ShoesDrum Brake Shoes by Omix-ADA®. Replace those worn brake shoes befor? They get so thi? They damage the brake drums. These brake shoes are available with your choice of original equipment organic linings, for OEM brake feel and stopping...Meets or exceeds OEM quality standardsOEM quality at an affordable price$34.19 - $97.72
- TRW®Brake DrumBrake Drum by TRW®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at an affordable...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$139.94 - $152.84
- TRW®Drum Brake ShoesDrum Brake Shoes by TRW®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at an...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$57.36 - $62.19
- Ferodo®Drum Brake ShoesDrum Brake Shoes by Ferodo®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at an...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$51.47 - $59.95
- MK Kashiyama®Drum Brake ShoesDrum Brake Shoes by MK Kashiyama®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$22.04 - $78.35
- Meyle®Drum Brake ShoesDrum Brake Shoes by Meyle®. Keep your prized possession running at its optimum and enjoy a safe driving experience with top-of-the-line Meyle replacement automotive parts. Made using premium materials following the highest standards and...Designed to make your vehicle perform at its optimal levelManufactured from high-strength materials for long-lasting durability$38.14 - $42.26
- OPparts®Brake DrumBrake Drum by OPparts®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Built to offer excellent functionality and qualityMade with the use of the most innovative technologies$12.14 - $37.24
- SBS®Drum Brake ShoesDrum Brake Shoes by SBS®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at an...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$30.45 - $111.78
- Sangsin®Drum Brake ShoesDrum Brake Shoes by Sangsin®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at an...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$38.23 - $73.08
- Sebro®Brake DrumBrake Drum by Sebro®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at an...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$106.68 - $126.95
- Dorman®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Dorman®. Direct replacement Wheel Cylinders are designed to fit specific vehicle applications and to ensure a proper fit every time. Normal wear may cause piston seals to leak. Corrosion and pitting can also...All Wheel Cylinders are made with high quality EPDM rubber cups and boots for long lasting performanceWheel Cylinder bores are surface tested to ensure an optimum sealing surface for the pressure cups$5.54 - $81.12
- ACDelco®Gold™ Drum Brake Wheel CylinderGold™ Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Engineered to exacting tolerances for outstanding performanceBuilt to fit most cars on the road today$8.80 - $154.79Save: up to 16%$7.49 - $131.57
- DFC®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by DFC®. DFC wheel cylinders are manufactured to OEM specifications to ensure proper form, fitment, and function. Units are 100% pressure tested to eliminate defects and to ensure long-lasting reliability.Matches OEM specifications for proper form, fit, and functionManufactured to highest international quality control standards to eliminate defects$7.74 - $41.50
- Centric®Premium Wheel CylinderPremium Wheel Cylinder by Centric®. This cylinder is a high quality, direct fit OE replacement brake part that includes brass inserts and aluminum castings, where applicable, for leak-free long-lasting braking performance. It will...Designed to meet OE specificationsIncludes pistons, cup seals, and dust boots$7.55 - $306.67
- Raybestos®Element3™ Drum Brake Wheel CylinderElement3™ Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Raybestos®. Element3 Wheel Cylinders fit each application as well as the original. Delivers leak-free performance and maximum service life.Vehicle Specific Designs: Match OE form, fit and function; superior resistance to heat, corrosion and leakage100% Pressure Tested: Dependable operation and leak-free performance$8.82 - $342.21
- DIY Solutions®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by DIY Solutions®. If you're seeking to get your steel stallion back to its tip-top condition, then this top-notch replacement solution is what you should definitely look out for. When it comes to quality,...Designed to help restore your vehicle to its former gloryQuick replacement to let you enjoy an awesome ride again$11.17 - $149.89
- Advics®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Advics®. This product will provide quick response for safe, smooth braking while resisting corrosion for durability and long service life. The cylinder is an OEM design that fits vehicle specific...Quick-response OEM design for consistent and reliable braking performanceAnodizing and "Kanizen" plating of cylinder bodies strengthens surface for smooth operation of the piston and high corrosion resistance$13.93 - $29.33
- R1 Concepts®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by R1 Concepts®. R1 Concepts drum brake wheel cylinder are manufactured to the standards of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and are guaranteed to meet or exceed the OEM's strict standards for...Vehicle specific design which meets or exceeds OEM specifications for exact fitment and equal or improved performanceManufactured with high quality materials which guarantees appropriate weight and strength$8.95 - $43.03
Drum brakes were standard equipment on cars and trucks for decades, then in the 1970s they were relegated to the rear axle by front disc brakes. Today most vehicles have four wheel disc brakes, but drum brakes are still used at the rear on many trucks and non-performance cars. Although disc brakes have many technological advantages, drum brakes generally provide noise free operation and simplify parking brake design.
A typical drum brake assembly has two “shoes” which provide the metal frame to which the friction lining is bonded or riveted. The shoes are held to a backing plate by hold-down springs and actuated by pistons in a hydraulic wheel cylinder. When the brakes are applied, the friction linings contact the friction surface of the brake drum, which encloses the brake assembly and turns with the wheel. Return springs retract the shoes after brake application.
The brake drum mounts on the axle or wheel hub, and some drums incorporate the hub. Most brake drums are made of solid cast iron, but there are also steel and aluminum drums with cast iron liners. The machined friction surface on all drums is cast iron. Both steel and aluminum drums are lighter than one-piece cast iron, and aluminum drums run cooler. Some drums have cooling fins cast into the drum and some drums have a coil spring around the circumference of the drum to dampen noise and vibration. Brake drums come in various diameters and depths (width) according to application.
The friction surface of a brake drum naturally wears with use, which enlarges the inside diameter of the drum. All drums have a maximum, or discard diameter that is usually cast into or stamped on the outside of the drum. It is unsafe to use a drum with a diameter larger than this specification, because it will be too thin to properly dissipate heat and will not have the structural strength to withstand braking force without possibly distorting or cracking. Drums can also be scored from dirt and extremely worn shoes, and become bell-mouthed and develop heat checks, hard spots, and cracks from excessive heat and stress.
Machining a worn drum may not remove friction surface defects within diameter specifications, and some defects can’t be eliminated by refinishing. Instead of finding out you need new drums while you’re in the middle of the repair, why not be proactive and order a set of our replacement drums so you have everything needed to complete the job? Our replacement drums are made to OE specs, with the proper metallurgy for long life. They’re precision machined for smooth brake operation, and balanced to ensure vibration free performance. We also offer complete drum kits that include drums, shoes, hardware, and wheel cylinders.
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