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where can I get 9" front drums

Started by _motiV8ed_ , Sep 06 2017 05:53 PM

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#1 _motiV8ed_

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Posted 06 September 2017 - 05:53 PM

Help....my LJ sedan is in for a RWC at the moment & the drums need to be replaced however my mechanic is not able to locate any anywhere. Does anyone know someone that might stock them?

I guess a disc brake conversion isn't a bad thing....I just wasn't expecting to have to fork out the $$$ for it right now :huh:

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#2 Cook

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Posted 06 September 2017 - 07:24 PM

Not sure if you have tried them but you would think someone like Hoppers Stoppers would know. Cheers Ron

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#3 dattoman

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Posted 06 September 2017 - 08:42 PM

They haven't been available for more than 20 yrs

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Posted 06 September 2017 - 09:50 PM

Can't you get the old ones relined?

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#5 madtoranajzedded

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Posted 07 September 2017 - 02:18 AM

Whats minimum thickness before they are no
good.

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Posted 07 September 2017 - 08:02 AM

I might have a couple of second hand sets I'll have to check. I have a feeling I chucked the last set I took out to get stub axles. I have 1 more set in my LC but would have to drop them out to check.

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Posted 07 September 2017 - 08:06 AM

Alternatively do you know anyone that may lend you theirs to get the roadworthy then deal with the issue when you have time to source alternatives. Cheers Ron

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Posted 07 September 2017 - 08:19 AM

well your up for a hit anyway you look at it mate

disc brakes are the go

http://www.ebay.com....sEAAOSwbsBXnq17

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#9 _motiV8ed_

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Posted 07 September 2017 - 09:12 AM

thanks for the reply's guys, I'll find out how this one is going to play out later today

Whats minimum thickness before they are no
good.

sorry I don't know, I didn't think to ask :-/

Can't you get the old ones relined?

not sure, the car is being sent to Northern Brake & Clutch in Kensington. I need to call them today to find out what my options are

They haven't been available for more than 20 yrs

ouch I don't like my chances of finding some then :(

Not sure if you have tried them but you would think someone like Hoppers Stoppers would know. Cheers Ron

I expect my mechanic would have tried all of the usual sources such as Hoppers Stoppers :(

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Posted 07 September 2017 - 10:34 AM

Some L/ LJ front drums on ebay ATM.

http://www.ebay.com....oEAAOSw0hlZIRoY

http://www.ebay.com....gAAAOSw8gVX3jux

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#11 _motiV8ed_

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Posted 07 September 2017 - 12:08 PM

Some L/ LJ front drums on ebay ATM.

http://www.ebay.com....oEAAOSw0hlZIRoY

http://www.ebay.com....gAAAOSw8gVX3jux

thanks heaps I've PM'd him to confirm they are within spec....they are right next door too as I'm only about 10 mins from lower templestowe so perhaps it's meant to be...

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#12 madtoranajzedded

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Posted 07 September 2017 - 02:21 PM

Ive finally found my shop manual and says if
a brake drum when machined does not clean
up when machined to a diameter of 9.070 in
it must be replaced.

Cheers maz

Edited by madtoranajzedded, 07 September 2017 - 02:21 PM.

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#13 _motiV8ed_

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Posted 07 September 2017 - 02:30 PM

Ive finally found my shop manual and says if
a brake drum when machined does not clean
up when machined to a diameter of 9.070 in
it must be replaced.

Cheers maz

thanks maz, I just spoke to the guys at Northern Brake & clutch and they said 9 & 1/16 of an inch which aligns with what you have posted

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#14 dattoman

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Posted 08 September 2017 - 12:00 AM

"Legally" they shouldn't machine beyond 1/16 (1.5mm)

However,... you can have your shoes rebonded to almost any thickness and radius ground to suit the drums

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#15 _motiV8ed_

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Posted 11 September 2017 - 01:01 PM

thanks again for the lead on the eBay drums s pack. one of the sets that guy was selling were well within spec so I dropped them off this morning....RWC here we come.....I hope