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Brake Drum Refinishing Specifications

Brake Drum Specs
Drum Diameter (MAX) Cast/stamped into outside surface of drum
Diameter Variation (MAX) 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 0.12 - 0.20 mm (0.005 - 0.008 in.) at a time as heavier feed rates can produce taper and surface variation.
0.12 - 0.20 mm (0.005 - 0.008 in.)
Finish Drum Machining Cuts 0.025 - 0.038 mm (0.001 - 0.0015 in.)