OEM 2001 Dodge Durango Brake Drum

2001 Dodge Durango Brake Drum Parts and Q&A

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

  A: Milling on a drum lathe is useful for brake drums, but the first cuts should not exceed 0.12 - 0.20 mm (0.005 - 0.008 inch) to avoid a taper and polishing cuts must be 0.025 to 0.038 mm (0.001 to 0.0015 inch) to achieve the best finish. guarantee the drum is held tight on the lathe before starting to cut and don't forget to fit a damper strap to reduce vibrations and possible chatter. A stamp or cast stamp on the drum braking surface shows the maximum allowable diameter and the drum should be replaced if bringing it back to the correct size requires machining past this limit.