re-built aluminum drums ?

[CPLUCKER]

I posted over in the thread on rules, but I figure I should try here as well

I am working with a machine shop on developing a method for replacing the steel/iron liner on the aluminum drums with new material, we would machine out the old material , make a new ring, and thermally shrink the new material in place. are you guys potentially interested? at what price ? I am shooting to to get a pair done for testing this spring. I will keep you informed

Thanks
Chris Plucker
ITS 280z

[Ron Earp]

I think most everyone will be interested as the ally drums are NLA.

Figure in the neighborhood of $120-$140 per drum or so. New ally drums, when they were plentiful, were in the range of $100. My experience has been they last a good while so price seems less of an issue, especially since there are no other sources.

[quadzjr]

From just thinking about how much in machine work will cost I would assume they would be well over 150 bucks a piece.

[JeffYoung]

Still not a bad price.

I think all of us drum brake guys need to think about ducting to the rears to make that stuff (which is getting rarer and rarer) last longer.

From just thinking about how much in machine work will cost I would assume they would be well over 150 bucks a piece.

[quadzjr]

I know it is not optimal.. but do they offer steel drums?

[Ron Earp]

I know it is not optimal.. but do they offer steel drums?

Sure do. The ally ones are nice, but steelies are still available. Was discussed on another thread where someone wanted to use the NLA ally drums as a reason to switch to rear discs. Not too good of an argument, IMHO.