OEM 2001 Dodge Dakota Brake Drum

2001 Dodge Dakota Brake Drum Parts and Q&A

• Q: How Can Brake Drum Machining on a Drum Lathe Avoid Taper and Surface Variation on 2001 Dodge Dakota?

  A: A drum brake should be run on a drum lathe if required, starting with 0.12-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 inch) machining cuts to avoid surface variations and refined with 0.025 to 0.038 mm (0.001 to 0.0015 inch) cuts for the perfect finish. After fixing the drum to the lathe mount, always clip a damper strap on it to reduce vibration and prevent any annoying marks. The input tolerance for the diameter of the drum is shown as a maximum on its outer edge; the drum must be changed if this maximum is exceeded during machining.