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Hendrix Allen may come on here at some point to give you more info.
 
Hi all,

Does anyone have a balanced brake drum picture to post? Can anyone describe the process to balance a drum? I understand weights are welded onto the drum, but, are the ridges recessed prior to welding the weights?

Thanks and all the best,
Ray 64BJ8P1
 
I will try to post a picture of a balanced drum. We drill and tap the rim edge . we then screw a lead weight to the rim edge. we then encapsulate it in industrial JB Weld. After 24 hours cure time we sand and paint the drum in factory silver or high temp black. It is not a great idea to weld to a cast drum. If your drum is out 3 ozs. or more it would take a large pile of steel welded to it to get it balanced. With lead you wont notice it there and it does not get in the way of the wheel. The pic is of one done today for a BJ-8 that was out 3.75ozs. wheelguy
 
Hi Alan,

Thanks for your response. My impression was that the weights were welded to the outside surface of the drum (as with some large trucks). Your explanation clarified my understanding in that the weights are relatively inconspicuous when the drum is installed.

One last question; at the very low melting point of lead, what is the effect on the brake drums during a period of hard braking?

Alan, I suggest you place a picture of a finished (balanced) drum on your web sit to accompany the unbalanced drums presented. It seems to me that your approach is much better then I ever thought.

Thanks again and all the best,
Ray 64BJ8P1
 
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