Xmar

Rear Drum Brakes, Should I buy new drums or have them cut? I have a 2001 Honda Civic LX with 110k on it, mostly highway miles. I will need to change my back brakes. I know it is best to change rotors as the steel used it them is a lower grade than they use to be is this true of drums also?

toyomatt84

iTrader: (1)

How bad are the actual drums? Because you may just need new shoes for them.

Xmar

I haven't checked yet. I wanted to get some input before getting into the brake job.

Thank you

blouisgod

What? Take it to a shop and have them checked out.

Xmar

I am not asking if my brakes drums need cut. I am asking for information from someone who KNOWS about the quality of the drums.

THANK YOU

If I wanted, I wanted to have my brakes done for me, I would do that.


Modified by Xmar at 8:11 AM 2/24/2007

toyomatt84

iTrader: (1)

If you see noticeable cracks, bends, or chips, then it's time to replace them. But, because they only make up for about 20-30% of the stopping power on your car, I doubt they're in that bad of shape at all.

Xmar

Thank you

hondadude

Drive along at highway speed and slightly pull up on the hand brake to check for vibration caused by 'out of round' drums.
If you have no vibration don't worry about having the drums turned.
This link is of Accord rear brakes but might help you with the brake job;
http://members.troublecodes.ne...m.gif