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Brake Drum Refinishing Specifications

Drum Brake Specs
Brake Drum Size (Standard) 228.6 x 63.5 mm (9 x 2.5 in.)
Drum Diameter (MAX)
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 (MAX) 0.076 mm (0.003 in.)
Drum Runout (on lathe) 0.2 mm (0.008 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.)