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Brake Drum

Drum Runout and Diameter
Maximum Variation 0.002 Inch (in)
Maximum Runout
Measure the drum runout and diameter with an accurate gauge.
0.006 Inch (in)
Maximum Single Cut
For best results in eliminating the irregularities that cause brake roughness and surge, the amount of material removed during a single cut should be limited to this value.
0.005 Inch (in)
Final Cut 0.001 Inch (in)