New Brake drums P1800

CLIVERALLY · Jul 11th, 2018, 14:50

I know Simon as some but wow the cost!
Anyone sour ed them cheaper

Faust · Jul 11th, 2018, 15:54

Shopped around a couple of years ago when I needed new drums... sadly all the normal suppliers came out at approx the same price.

Bit the bullet and just ordered a pair from Simon in the end (if I'm going to pay a fortune for parts, I'd rather give the cash to a UK supplier who is known for helping people out and providing a damn good service).

Came as quite a shock though: last time I changed drums was on a 2.8 Capri 12 odd years ago. Seem to recall the drums were about £30 a pair!

Suppose you have to pay quality prices when you have a quality car...

Army · Jul 11th, 2018, 16:45

If they are the same as the rear ones on a PV (could be) then the drums themselves are not too expensive. I've seen them advertised for about 40 euros each. The problem then arises of replacing the wheel studs and the hub. Also not too difficult with a hydraulic press.

CLIVERALLY · Jul 11th, 2018, 18:56

Yes Army I have seen them for sale . sadly they all state out of stock. NK from the Netherlands used to produce them. I have been managing on old ones even had some reskimmed but want to go for new

Army · Jul 11th, 2018, 19:00

KFZteile in Germany had them in stock if I remember correctly (but this was just the bare drum)

CLIVERALLY · Jul 11th, 2018, 22:15

Sadly they aint got them but thanks for the lead

Army · Jul 11th, 2018, 22:36

I don't know how reliable their online stock counting is but Skandix appear to have them

http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts...-drum/1004583/

They say the complete version is to be in stock soon - might be worth ringing them tomorrow

CLIVERALLY · Jul 12th, 2018, 07:23

Well found Sir !

Ron Kwas · Jul 12th, 2018, 15:54

Army;

"not too difficult with a hydraulic press. " Beware! Replacing a Drum on a Drumhub requires a SERIOUS hydraulic press (100Ton), and associated fixing and methods to assure proper alignment and concentricity of the final assembly, which must be checked for concentricity subsequently. This is NOT a job for a home mechanic!

Cheers

Faust · Jul 12th, 2018, 16:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Kwas

Army;

"not too difficult with a hydraulic press. " Beware! Replacing a Drum on a Drumhub requires a SERIOUS hydraulic press (100Ton), and associated fixing and methods to assure proper alignment and concentricity of the final assembly, which must be checked for concentricity subsequently. This is NOT a job for a home mechanic!

Cheers

Wasn't there a post some years ago where someone tried to replace studs on the drum incorrectly and managed to trash the drum in the process as the proper press & support for the drum/hub wasn't used?

Might've been a guy in France?

Vaguely remember it as it put me off the idea of faffing about with drums and I just went ahead and bought some new ones in the end.

Not got time to do a forum search as I'm at work.

Jul 11th, 2018, 14:50	#1
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	New Brake drums P1800 I know Simon as some but wow the cost! Anyone sour ed them cheaper __________________ Clive "Lets turn up the juice and see what shakes loose"

Jul 11th, 2018, 16:45	#3
Army marches on his stomach Last Online: Feb 11th, 2022 03:15 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Somewhere in the Netherlands	If they are the same as the rear ones on a PV (could be) then the drums themselves are not too expensive. I've seen them advertised for about 40 euros each. The problem then arises of replacing the wheel studs and the hub. Also not too difficult with a hydraulic press. __________________ 1961 Volvo PV544 the quick and easy in between project(!) 1981 Mercedes 300D <=> 230 diesel to petrol conversion project 1965 Series 2a Station Wagon mega build 1992 Mercedes 190E The car that works!

Jul 11th, 2018, 18:56	#4
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	Yes Army I have seen them for sale . sadly they all state out of stock. NK from the Netherlands used to produce them. I have been managing on old ones even had some reskimmed but want to go for new __________________ Clive "Lets turn up the juice and see what shakes loose"

Jul 11th, 2018, 19:00	#5
Army marches on his stomach Last Online: Feb 11th, 2022 03:15 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Somewhere in the Netherlands	KFZteile in Germany had them in stock if I remember correctly (but this was just the bare drum) __________________ 1961 Volvo PV544 the quick and easy in between project(!) 1981 Mercedes 300D <=> 230 diesel to petrol conversion project 1965 Series 2a Station Wagon mega build 1992 Mercedes 190E The car that works!

Jul 11th, 2018, 22:15	#6
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	Sadly they aint got them but thanks for the lead __________________ Clive "Lets turn up the juice and see what shakes loose"

Jul 11th, 2018, 15:54	#2
Faust Master Member Last Online: Today 00:34 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nottingham	Shopped around a couple of years ago when I needed new drums... sadly all the normal suppliers came out at approx the same price. Bit the bullet and just ordered a pair from Simon in the end (if I'm going to pay a fortune for parts, I'd rather give the cash to a UK supplier who is known for helping people out and providing a damn good service). Came as quite a shock though: last time I changed drums was on a 2.8 Capri 12 odd years ago. Seem to recall the drums were about £30 a pair! Suppose you have to pay quality prices when you have a quality car...

Jul 11th, 2018, 22:36	#7
Army marches on his stomach Last Online: Feb 11th, 2022 03:15 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Somewhere in the Netherlands	I don't know how reliable their online stock counting is but Skandix appear to have them http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts...-drum/1004583/ They say the complete version is to be in stock soon - might be worth ringing them tomorrow __________________ 1961 Volvo PV544 the quick and easy in between project(!) 1981 Mercedes 300D <=> 230 diesel to petrol conversion project 1965 Series 2a Station Wagon mega build 1992 Mercedes 190E The car that works!

Jul 12th, 2018, 07:23	#8
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	Well found Sir ! __________________ Clive "Lets turn up the juice and see what shakes loose"

Jul 12th, 2018, 15:54	#9
Ron Kwas Premier Member Last Online: Today 12:21 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA	Army; "not too difficult with a hydraulic press. " Beware! Replacing a Drum on a Drumhub requires a SERIOUS hydraulic press (100Ton), and associated fixing and methods to assure proper alignment and concentricity of the final assembly, which must be checked for concentricity subsequently. This is NOT a job for a home mechanic! Cheers

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