RE: {Chrysler 300} 300F Brake Shoes/Drums

The issue that can bite one in the butt it drum centering. The factory drums were swedged onto the hubs. If one takes a swedge cutter and removes the drum from the hub and tries to mount a new drum onto it, turning it into a floating drum, in all probability it will end up out of round.

I know many people who have had this problem.

Dorman has stated that they do not make studs for swedging any more. They have also stated if you try to swedge their current studs you can create micro fractures that could lead to failure.

The only way around this would be to turn the hub center on a lathe, then turn open the new drum center and then machine a centering ring with index marks on the hub and drum. Then assemble the set and turn the drum.

By the time one does all that, it would cost the same or less to send it out for relining.

James.

From: 'Chad Coulter' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 04:31
To: Noel Hastalis <cpaviper@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: Chrysler300 <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} 300F Brake Shoes/Drums

Thanks Noel, good to hear from you and appreciate the thoughts, will definitely explore these options.

Chad

On Monday, June 24, 2024 at 06:43:32 PM EDT, Noel Hastalis <cpaviper@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hello Chad,

Re your drums, I don't believe exact reproductions are being made. I suggest having your current drums re-lined. Your re-lined original brake drums will allow your lugs to be swedged, as they always have been.

Alternatively, a few years ago I purchased new front drums from a fellow named Craig Stanley in NY - (516) 485-1935. My F's front drums had worn beyond being usable and I gave them away. Stanley's drums have larger lug openings than the factory's, but they do work. I've run mine probably 30,000-40,000 miles and my brakes have preformed well.

There's an expensive option available to you - having your current drums re-lined by Jordan & Don in McHenry, IL - (815) 276-2578 - www.jgrelining.com. I've heard several car guys in my area highly recommend this shop that relines drums for many American and foreign marques. You'll need to call them for their pricing. I've attached their business card photo.

Noel Hastalis

F Coupe

On 06/24/2024 10:42 AM CDT 'Chad Coulter' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hello all, does anyone have a recommendation as to the best source for these? Thanks in advance.

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