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Old 01-13-2013, 02:27 PM   #5
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Default Re: How to adjust the rear drum brakes

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Originally Posted by Dragsinger View Post
and about the aluminum drums. Be careful about drums that have been machined several times and are way over the safe spec limit. They have been known to break away from the flange.

Because of the rarity they have become pricey and finding a pair within spec is a problem.
All true..
Use at your own risk. I've never had any trouble with good ones. I've got one pair left that I don't think I want to use...Maybe on a U/SA car ;-)
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