Re: Re-installing rear brake drums

Posted by ScottG On 2023/7/26 22:10:51

I was just out in the garage doing what you suggested.

Right side: .005" near end of taper and .004" on thicker end near backing plate.

I could look at this one of two ways...

1) The left side is out by roughly twice the amount the right side is out

...or...

2) The left side is only out .004" to .007" more than the right side. For perspective .007" is about 1/128".

In the strictest sense, it comes down to what the specification allows. In a practical sense, I would think a bent axle shaft would transmit some vibration or other unwanted sensation into the car and my Clipper rides, steers and brakes quite nicely with no unexpected shakes, rumbles, etc. except for the grinding.