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Brake Drum Refinishing Specifications

Brake Drum Specifications
DRUM DIAMETER (Maximum)
This marking includes 0.76 mm (0.030 inch) for allowable drum wear beyond the recommended 1.52 mm (0.060 inch) of drum refacing.
Cast/stamped into outside surface of drum
DIAMETER VARIATION (Maximum) 0.0635 mm (0.0025 in.) in 30 degrees
0.0889 mm (0.0035 in.) in 360 degrees
DRUM RUNOUT (on lathe) 0.1524 mm (0.006 in.)
INITIAL DRUM MACHINING CUTS
Initial machining cuts should be limited to 0.13 mm (0.005 in.) at a time as heavier feed rates can produce taper and surface variation.
0.13 mm (0.005 in.)
FINISH DRUM MACHINING CUTS 0.0254 mm (0.001 in.)