[Roadsters] Brake Drum and Rotor specs

[J KRAKAUER]

Probably can't find a shop that does it anymore, but back in the day the way 
to address this was to have the shoes arc ground to match the exact diameter 
of the turned drum. It was a simple machine and would cost about a buck or 
two for each shoe.

Jerry krakauer
SRL311 00099

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Hollands" <bhollan4 at tampabay.rr.com>
To: "'Marty Escarcega'" <escarcega at cox.net>
Cc: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 7:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Brake Drum and Rotor specs


>I think all the 1600 and 2000 drums are the same but the aluminum drums
> specs are 9.00 inch inside diameter with a maximum ID of 9.040 and a wear
> limit of 9.055 inches.
> I've found that at 9.040, it can be difficult to get a firm pedal no 
> matter
> how much you bleed the system.  Either way, the rear shoes need to be
> properly adjusted or you'll be chasing a soft pedal.
> Once my drums got a bit further out of spec than I was happy with, I had a
> set of shoes relined with a thicker friction material.  A truck brake shop
> did it for me.  In case there's concern with that tactic, I've autocrossed
> for several seasons on those shoes...
> Brian H
> '69 2000
> Tampa, FL