Brake Drums
- Motorcraft®Drum Brake ShoesDrum Brake Shoes by Motorcraft®. Don't put yourself and your passengers at risk driving with worn-out brake parts. Motorcraft is here to provide you with premium replacement products that feature OEM quality and fit but cost less than...Direct OEM replacementMeet strict Ford Motor Company standards$18.97 - $118.09
- R1 Concepts®True Balanced Brake Drum QuantityTrue Balanced Brake Drum Quantity by R1 Concepts®. It is important to change your brake drums over time to get optimal braking performance. Brake drums will become smaller and smaller from wear and tear. Brake drums are not repairable,...Vehicle specific design which meets or exceeds OEM specifications for exact fitment and equal or improved performanceManufactured with high quality cast iron materials which guarantees appropriate weight, strength, and metallurgy$42.30 - $75.48
- Brembo®Brake DrumBrake Drum by Brembo®. 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$47.27 - $142.28
- Wagner®Brake DrumBrake Drum by Wagner®. Wagner Brake premium drums are engineered, tested and certified to perform safely and effectively on today's vehicles.Smooth surface finish provides less shoe break-in timeSuperior metallurgy and tighter tolerances resulting in optimal performance$25.21 - $154.04
- Wagner®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Wagner®. Wagner® Brake products deliver improved OE-design products to the aftermarket giving you the capability to repair and improve a brake system with the finest products possible.Innovative engineeringExtensive field testing$5.49 - $19.49
- DuraGo®Drum Brake ShoesDrum Brake Shoes by DuraGo®. Bring your prized possession to a smooth, controlled stop with this premium-grade DuraGo product. Built with precision quality and reliability in mind, it is designed to give you the utmost control and...Designed to help enhance your braking experienceGreat for use by professional installers and automotive enthusiasts$11.30 - $53.04
- Genuine®Brake DrumBrake Drum by Genuine®. If your brake parts are in need of repair, don’t compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, off-brand replacement parts from the local auto parts chain store. On our website you'll find...Designed to restore your vehicle’s brake systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$22.54 - $239.83
- Genuine®Drum Brake Shoe SetDrum Brake Shoe Set by Genuine®. Are your brakes making noise? Is your vehicle's stopping power not what it used to be? Brake repairs are not something that can be put off, but before you waste your time and gas running out to the auto...Designed to restore your vehicle’s brake systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$58.47 - $166.91
- Genuine®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Genuine®. Are your brakes making noise? Is your vehicle's stopping power not what it used to be? Brake repairs are not something that can be put off, but before you waste your time and gas running out to the...Designed to restore your vehicle’s brake systemGenuine OE replacement parts from the OE manufacturer$12.60 - $774.04
- Bendix®Premium Drum Brake Shoe KitPremium Drum Brake Shoe Kit by Bendix®. These shoes have the correct lining attachment and fitment to prevent brake friction block cracking for maximum lining service life. They're relined to OEM specifications and offer long lasting...Complete Coverage100% Copper-Free Vehicle-Specific Formulas$65.49 - $107.14
- Beck Arnley®TRUE Shoes™ Drum Brake ShoesTRUE Shoes™ Drum Brake Shoes by Beck Arnley®. Beck Arnley parts meet foreign nameplate OE specifications for form, fit and function. Brand's product specialists worl with a network of global sourcing partners so you can install the...Matches OE form, fit and functionPremium binders and asbestos-free braking materials$22.74 - $100.31
- SKP®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by SKP®. 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$10.47 - $32.36
- DIY Solutions®Brake Drum SetBrake Drum Set 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, reliability and...Designed to help restore your vehicle to its former gloryQuick replacement to let you enjoy an awesome ride again$67.27 - $204.41$73.39 - $215.17Save up to 5%
- DIY Solutions®Drum Brake ShoesDrum Brake Shoes 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, reliability...Designed to help restore your vehicle to its former gloryQuick replacement to let you enjoy an awesome ride again$39.68 - $77.47
- Vaico®Brake DrumBrake Drum by Vaico®. 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...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$43.32 - $147.78
- 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
- ATE®Wheel CylinderWheel Cylinder 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$15.99 - $257.05
- Pagid®Drum Brake ShoesDrum Brake Shoes by Pagid®. 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$32.52 - $156.30
- 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
- Textar®Drum Brake ShoesDrum Brake Shoes by Textar®. Exceeding requirements set by ECE R90, Textar lined brake shoes provide the perfect partner to Textar brake drums and provide excellent European vehicle parc coverage.High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$22.94 - $68.83
- 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$272.67 - $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$636.24 - $818.02
- 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 - $90.88
- Omix-ADA®Drum Brake Wheel CylinderDrum Brake Wheel Cylinder by Omix-ADA®. Old wheel cylinders corrode inside, eventually reaching the point where the seals can't restrain the brake fluid against the rough surface. The result is a brake fluid leak, a loss of hydraulic...Brand new, not rebuiltMeets or exceeds OEM specifications$21.53 - $58.62
- 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 - $98.30
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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