Brake Drum Question

[davbell22602]

Do they still use weights on brake drums or is that a thing of the past?

 

[towman]

yes they still use weights on brake drums

 

[davbell22602]

yes they still use weights on brake drums

Ok, thanks.

 

[dhamp]

Really? Educate me. I've never heard of that.

 

[towman]

on the outside of the brake drum most of them will have a tap of metal welded to it, they balance them and use the tabs of weights to keep them in balance, just about guarentee you they are on your rear drums

 

[davbell22602]

Even on the anitque vehicles that have front and rear drums? Are they on the raybestos drums?

 

[towman]

yes they use them on raybestos drums, it is strange they can machine a brake rotor to not need weights but not a drum

 

[davbell22602]

yes they use them on raybestos drums, it is strange they can machine a brake rotor to not need weights but not a drum

Ok the drum pictured for this raybestos drum 1644R doesnt show a weight on it at rockauto.com

 

[dhamp]

Hmmm...I've pulled several brake drums in my day, but never noticed it. Next time I rotate, I'll check it out.

 

[towman]

yep they will be there, see them every day