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Subject: [Fot] Fw: Aluminum rear brake drums
From: "Charly Mitchel" <charly@mitchelplumbing.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 07:41:10 -0700
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> Be careful of what you buy, I understand the replacements are non original 
> and cast iron.
> Charly Mitchel
> ---- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Stutzmans" <stutzmans@comcast.net>
> To: "Todd Redmond" <alfetta95@optonline.net>; <dlhogye@comcast.net>
> Cc: "FOT@autox.team.net FOT@autox.team.net" <fot@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 2:03 PM
> Subject: Re: [Fot] Aluminum rear brake drums
>
>
>>I think The Roadster Factory sells new ones.
>> Bruce
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Todd Redmond" <alfetta95@optonline.net>
>> To: <dlhogye@comcast.net>
>> Cc: "FOT@autox.team.net FOT@autox.team.net" <fot@autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 11:46 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Fot] Aluminum rear brake drums
>>
>>
>>> Fot
>>>
>>> Thank you for all the responses.  Here's what I've learned so I'll
>>> share.
>>>
>>> The Datsun aluminum finned drums CAN be relined.  The company that has
>>> done a set for a fellow FoT'er is  J&G Relinging at 815-276-2578 .
>>> Approx. $175.00ea. But are as good as new, maybe better.
>>> There are several aftermarket drums out there, prices range. Don't know
>>> yet if the aftermarket ones are as good as the original or visa versa.
>>> The normal modifications apply to all.
>>>
>>> The saga continues . . . . . .
>>>
>>> Todd
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 10:09 AM, davehogye wrote:
>>>
>>>  Hello Friends, I recently purchased a set of Z aluminum drums for $47
>>> each brand new, probably from China, by Centric.  I had a friend with a
>>> really nice lathe take .475" off the finned edge to clear the brake
>>> backing plate and opened up the center hole to fit the Southwick/Moser
>>> axles.  I also opened up the wheel stud holes because of the 1/2" studs.
>>> If you are still using 7/16" studs you can skip this step.
>>> I could get the part # if need be.
>>>
>>> Dave H.
>>>
>>> ___________________________________
>>>
>>> From: "Jerry Van Vlack" <jerryvv@roadrunner.com>
>>> To: "Bill Tobin" <william.tobin31@verizon.net>, "Todd Redmond"
>>> <alfetta95@optonline.net>, FOT@autox.team.net
>>> Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 5:18:50 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Fot] Aluminum rear brake drums
>>>
>>> There is a steel liner in these drums but I doubt there is much material
>>> that can be cut, sometimes there is a min dimension cast into a drum.
>>> You
>>> might look for that and if it's there be guided by that dimension.
>>> JVV
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Bill Tobin
>>> Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 7:38 AM
>>> To: Todd Redmond ; FOT@autox.team.net
>>> Subject: Re: [Fot] Aluminum rear brake drums
>>>
>>> Hi Todd, the quick answer is I don't think so.
>>> There are a couple differences between the Z drums and Triumph drums. I
>>> think one of Kas' books explained them.
>>> By what I hear, the finned aluminum drums are no longer available.
>>> BTW, I recently bought a set of Z drums on e-bay and am planning on
>>> fitting
>>> them to my TR6. I'll keep you posted.
>>> Cheers, Bill
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Todd Redmond" <alfetta95@optonline.net>
>>> To: <FOT@autox.team.net>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 12:06 PM
>>> Subject: [Fot] Aluminum rear brake drums
>>>
>>>> Fot,
>>>> Looking at buying a used set of Datsun 240z Aluminum finned rear brake
>>>> drums. Found a pair. Might be a silly questions but can these be
>>>> relined?
>>>> Thanks Todd _______________________________________________
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