OEM 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Brake Drum

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Brake Drum Parts and Q&A

• Q: Can a Brake Drum Be Machined on a Lathe if It's Deeply Scored or Warped, and What Precautions Are Necessary on 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

  A: Brake drums with heavy scoring or warping can be improved by machining them at a brake lathe, using instructions provided by the manufacturers. You must measure the brake drum size before machining; if the drum might go over the allowed maximum after machining, you must change it. Brake drums all carry a maximum allowable diameter marking, located inside the drum itself. While machining, decrease the feed rate for your final cut, as this is important for avoiding the problem known as the brake "screw effect" during braking. How the final feed cut is completed can change from one lathe manufacturer to another.