Rear brake drums/hubs

tdz840 · Apr 27th, 2020, 18:06

Anyone have a set? Just looking for the hubs as I have new drums. However, happy to take a set of old drums that need replacing if the hubs/woodruff groove is good.
TIA
Russ

Derek UK · Apr 28th, 2020, 11:22

Interesting that you are going down the DIY route and changing the drums yourself. Being as the process is shrinking the new drums on and then machining the unit to get everything round again. The one piece ones now available from Brookhouse are less that half the price of the old exchange ones. Same with the one piece discs. I have a pair of these to fit when they let me get to the garage.

tdz840 · Apr 28th, 2020, 11:48

Must admit Derek I did think the same. However, then saw this video from Amazon cars and with access to a press looks easy. Especially with a new pair Of drums (sans hubs) sitting on the shelf!
https://youtu.be/Sepqnkv_3kY
Russ

Derek UK · Apr 29th, 2020, 12:45

Yes. I watched that some time back. Don't remember what he said. I think that you would have to check the run out with a dial gauge after fitting. I wouldn't be to optimistic of the odds of getting it within those limits, so having them ground again would have to be done. At least there should be plenty of meat to allow that to work OK. However, Rob might say that he has done the job several times and he's had no problems. How much is a new bare drum? I suspect not cheap so cost/time/work might still make the new one piece ones a better deal.
Remove old drum, fit new one, sounds fine by me. New shoes etc at the same time of course.

tdz840 · Apr 29th, 2020, 13:18

Derek
I bought a set of new drums a couple of years back at a very very competitive price so even though the new drums are now a fair price a fraction what is would cost me to retain the original hubs.
My view give it a go, check the run-out and see where we are.
Of course only worthwhile if I can get hold of a set of 2nd hand rear hubs

HWKWallis · Apr 29th, 2020, 19:19

I've an old pair taken off my estate you're welcome to...... But they were on my "scrap heap" ready for the dump so got wet last night but should clean up OK.

Issue will be getting them to you....

Jim

HWKWallis · Apr 29th, 2020, 19:19

Ps.... Drums still attached

tdz840 · Apr 29th, 2020, 22:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by HWKWallis

Ps.... Drums still attached

Thanks Jim, where is Mayfield?
Russ

HWKWallis · Apr 30th, 2020, 09:16

Mayfield is East Sussex Tn20 6BW.
Can't PM you as I don't have the necessary posts yet but will weigh later..... Have a press so can see it I can separate hubs from drums on Saturday if that helps!

Best

Jim

HWKWallis · Apr 30th, 2020, 11:10

Weigh in around 5kg each, so probably half that as just the hubs if you're happy to wait for my attempts to detach on Saturday....

Jim

Apr 27th, 2020, 18:06	#1
tdz840 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 14th, 2023 11:57 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: fareham	Rear brake drums/hubs Anyone have a set? Just looking for the hubs as I have new drums. However, happy to take a set of old drums that need replacing if the hubs/woodruff groove is good. TIA Russ

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Apr 28th, 2020, 11:22	#2
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 14:30 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Interesting that you are going down the DIY route and changing the drums yourself. Being as the process is shrinking the new drums on and then machining the unit to get everything round again. The one piece ones now available from Brookhouse are less that half the price of the old exchange ones. Same with the one piece discs. I have a pair of these to fit when they let me get to the garage.

Apr 28th, 2020, 11:48	#3
tdz840 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 14th, 2023 11:57 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: fareham	Must admit Derek I did think the same. However, then saw this video from Amazon cars and with access to a press looks easy. Especially with a new pair Of drums (sans hubs) sitting on the shelf! https://youtu.be/Sepqnkv_3kY Russ

Apr 29th, 2020, 12:45	#4
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 14:30 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Yes. I watched that some time back. Don't remember what he said. I think that you would have to check the run out with a dial gauge after fitting. I wouldn't be to optimistic of the odds of getting it within those limits, so having them ground again would have to be done. At least there should be plenty of meat to allow that to work OK. However, Rob might say that he has done the job several times and he's had no problems. How much is a new bare drum? I suspect not cheap so cost/time/work might still make the new one piece ones a better deal. Remove old drum, fit new one, sounds fine by me. New shoes etc at the same time of course.

Apr 29th, 2020, 13:18	#5
tdz840 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 14th, 2023 11:57 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: fareham	Derek I bought a set of new drums a couple of years back at a very very competitive price so even though the new drums are now a fair price a fraction what is would cost me to retain the original hubs. My view give it a go, check the run-out and see where we are. Of course only worthwhile if I can get hold of a set of 2nd hand rear hubs

Apr 29th, 2020, 19:19	#6
HWKWallis Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 19:15 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mayfield	I've an old pair taken off my estate you're welcome to...... But they were on my "scrap heap" ready for the dump so got wet last night but should clean up OK. Issue will be getting them to you.... Jim

Apr 30th, 2020, 09:16	#9
HWKWallis Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 19:15 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mayfield	Mayfield is East Sussex Tn20 6BW. Can't PM you as I don't have the necessary posts yet but will weigh later..... Have a press so can see it I can separate hubs from drums on Saturday if that helps! Best Jim

Apr 30th, 2020, 11:10	#10
HWKWallis Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 19:15 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mayfield	Weigh in around 5kg each, so probably half that as just the hubs if you're happy to wait for my attempts to detach on Saturday.... Jim

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