04-11-2020, 11:28 AM
Going through the front brakes on the '86 , finding that parts for the Rockwell Q series are not found on every street corner . I have finally gotten new adjusters, air chambers, cam kits , shoe hardware kits , and a shop in Birmingham has relined the shoes . If I could start over I would upgrade to Q Plus , but here I am . Just had the drums turned , was excited at the prospect of finally being able to put everything back together .... then I looked closer at the drums...
One drum didn't clear up completely , and is at the max diameter ( 16.625) . Both have high spots in the freshly machined surface , no doubt due to local hot / hard spots that caused their tool to deflect . So the search for new drums resumes ..
The closest thing I have found is the Gunite 2920 X which is very close except for overall height . Just wondering if anyone has found a good source for the brake drums ?
Hope everyone is staying healthy during this C -19 thing .
Thanks,
Chris
One drum didn't clear up completely , and is at the max diameter ( 16.625) . Both have high spots in the freshly machined surface , no doubt due to local hot / hard spots that caused their tool to deflect . So the search for new drums resumes ..
The closest thing I have found is the Gunite 2920 X which is very close except for overall height . Just wondering if anyone has found a good source for the brake drums ?
Hope everyone is staying healthy during this C -19 thing .
Thanks,
Chris
1986 #89
VIN 007
Detroit 8V92 TA 475 HP
Allison four speed
Chris and Sharon Hand