OEM 2005 Dodge Dakota Brake Drum

2005 Dodge Dakota Brake Drum Parts and Q&A

• Q: How Can Brake Drum Machining on a Drum Lathe Avoid Taper and Surface Variation on 2005 Dodge Dakota?

  A: Machining brake drums on a drum lathe may be required and the initial cuts should stay within 0.12 to 0.20 mm (0.005 to 0.008 inch) to keep the drum from becoming tapered and inconsistent. The final skin cuts should be in the range of 0.025 to 0.038 mm (0.001 to 0.0015 inch) to guarantee a smooth surface. Make sure the drum is firmly attached to the lathe before turning on the machine and always add a damper strap to prevent vibrations and chatter marks. The largest diameter that the drum braking surface is permitted to reach is stamped or cast into the edge of the drum and if machining causes it to go over that maximum, the drum must be replaced.