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Brake Drums

Rear brake drums for pickups, vans and light trucks, specified by inner diameter, maximum diameter, height and bolt pattern, with protected packaging for sea freight.

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About brake drums

Brake drums remain the standard rear brake on most pickups and many vans and light trucks. They provide a strong parking brake function and resist the mud and debris that affect rear discs, but they wear and distort with heavy loads and repeated long descents.

Types

  • Light-vehicle drums – cast iron drums that slip over the hub and are held by the wheel nuts, common on pickup rear axles.
  • Hub drums – integrated with the wheel hub and bearing races on some vans and older vehicles.
  • Composite drums – steel web with cast iron braking surface, lighter but less common in aftermarket supply.
  • Truck drums – heavy castings for light, medium and heavy trucks; see truck brake parts.

Wear and failure drivers

Overheating from overloading causes hard spots, cracks and out-of-round drums, leading to pulsation and uneven shoe wear. Drums worn beyond the maximum diameter (cast on the drum) must be replaced rather than machined. In humid climates and on vehicles parked for long periods, rust can seize drums to hubs.

Specifications

Inner braking diameter, maximum diameter, braking surface width, overall height, center bore, bolt circle and hole count, and whether the drum includes bearing races or an ABS ring. Drums for pickups such as the Mitsubishi Triton are often ordered with brake shoes and wheel cylinders.

Buying & specification guide

  • OEM number, model, 2WD/4WD and year.
  • Dimensions: braking diameter, maximum diameter, width, height, center bore, PCD and stud holes.
  • Balancing and machining: ask whether drums are machined and balanced to reduce vibration complaints.
  • Corrosion protection: painted outer surfaces and oiled or VCI-wrapped braking surfaces.
  • Weight and cartons: drums are dense and heavy; confirm per-carton gross weight and palletization to prevent carton collapse and damage.
  • Casting quality: request information on material grade and inspection for porosity and cracks. Visual checks on arrival should look for casting flash, sand inclusions and damaged braking surfaces.
  • Kit selling: drums sell alongside shoes, wheel cylinders and hardware kits. Align stock depth across these lines for the main pickup references in your market.
  • Wheel fitment: confirm the drum clears the wheel studs and hub pilot without modification; small differences in center bore are a common source of returns.

Export supply

Brake Drums can be quoted on FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA or EXW terms and combined with other product groups in a single consolidated container. Send part numbers, quantities and destination port for a validated quotation.

Export processMixed container ordersShipping & logistics

Frequently asked questions

Can worn brake drums be machined?

They can be skimmed if the finished diameter remains below the maximum marked on the drum and there are no cracks or heat damage. Otherwise replacement is required.

Why do pickup drums crack?

Repeated overheating from heavy loads and long descents, sudden cooling in water crossings and excessive machining that thins the drum are the most common causes.