Re: [Chrysler300] 300H Front Brakes

["Mark Lindahl" <mplindahl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi All,

How available are new front and rear drums these days?
I remember someone on the list saying that these drums can be recycled?
After they reach beyond the limit, just send to the scrap dealer?
I always hate to throw old parts away if they can be used again.
Think how many good brake drums have gone to the crusher!

Mark Lindahl
'63 300 Conv.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Jasinski" <rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 6:16 PM
Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] 300H Front Brakes


> Doug,
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> I would be concerned about the difference in diameter causing uneven
> braking.  I do not speak from experience because I've not tried to do what
> you are suggesting, but as I see it, the drums will react differently to
> heat build up.  The thinner drum will probably fade sooner than the 
> thicker
> drum and cause pulling.  Machine shops have told me that .060" over is the
> limit, but I do remember a few years back some discussion on this list 
> that
> the Chrysler drums could safely be turned farther.  Have you checked the
> service manual to see what it says?  Keep in mind it is important to get
> those shoes arced to the drum so the contact is right from the start.  Let
> us know how it works out.
>
> Bob J
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> From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of 2HsandaHeritage@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 12:47 PM
> To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Chrysler300] 300H Front Brakes
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> Hi Group, I am rebuilding the front brakes on one of my H's and have two
> questions. The left front drum has been previously turned to .070" over 
> 12".
> The service book says that the max allowable is .030". How dangerous is it
> to still use this drum? The right front drum has not been turned and 
> should
> be cleaned up at less than .030". I am planing to use the left drum as is.
> Will different inside drum diameters cause a problem? Doug Warrener
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