I'm going to replace the rear brake drums on my 1969 dodge this spring and have narrowed it down to two brands.Namely Raybestos and Bendix they both are in the $60 range for the 11inch drums.Anyone have an opinion as to which is the better choice
Replacement Brake Drums
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Both are very decent quality replacement brake parts. For a reason unknown to my self, I just seem to prefer Raybestos, but I really can't say "WHY"?
Thanks for your opinions,anyone else
And anyone have an opinion on Wearever brand drums?
[ January 12, 2006, 03:19 PM: Message edited by: Dart-Swinger ]
And anyone have an opinion on Wearever brand drums?
[ January 12, 2006, 03:19 PM: Message edited by: Dart-Swinger ]
I believe Bendix is made in Canada, I have Bendix pads and rotors on two of my cars, very satisfied with them. Quiet and stops responsively.
Stay away from Chinese rotors and drums. I had some that were warped right out of the box.
Bendix is excellent stuff in most cases. Bendix brake and air systems are the only brand I spec on large trucks that I order. Bendix also has supplied many car and pickup OEM's. My 66 F100 had bendix brakes on it as does my 74 and 2001 Ford trucks. I also had an old GM pickup with Bendix brakes.
Raybestos is also good stuff and I've used many of their replacement parts with great luck. I would stick with a known good source though (not cheapo house brands), I always buy good brake parts since I think it's cheap insurance.
Raybestos is also good stuff and I've used many of their replacement parts with great luck. I would stick with a known good source though (not cheapo house brands), I always buy good brake parts since I think it's cheap insurance.
if i am not mistaken bendix is the brand which ups uses to maintain their vehicles.
As far as having them turned they are actually in good shape with no groves.But I have had this car since 1981 and these are oem drums and I would feel better with new ones.So in the spring I will be putting new brake shoes,drums and $400 worth of new Mickey Thompson tires on the back.
Dart, I worked for a NAPA chain years ago, and have always trusted their parts, whether NAPA branded or otherwise. If I recall, they were heavily into Raybestos at the time. That said, I don't think you could go wrong with either Bendix or Raybestos.
If fact, I wouldn't be at all surprised if these particular drums were made in the same foundry.
If fact, I wouldn't be at all surprised if these particular drums were made in the same foundry.
If the drums have never been turned I am pretty sure you can do that and put off replacement. If you let them go so long a groove has worn past a certain thickness then replace them. I turned mine 5 years ago on my truck and are still working fine.
The relined shoes at the Richmond area local parts store (Gray Line Auto Parts) seem to be made of softer material than the stock shoes GM uses. Therefore, they should be easier on your turned or replacement drums.
Just have the max. inside dia. measured. Max. spec. is probably cast on the face. On a cast part I see no reason that the new ones will be better if the original is within the specs diamensionally. But you may want to consider a new set with finns for better cooling.
I have some Raybestos right now and they turned a rusty orange.
Bleh, should have went with some OEM Delcos.
Bleh, should have went with some OEM Delcos.
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