My brake drum exploded and was wondering whether i can replace it with a second hand brake drum from the scrap yard...
Also, is it possible to fit my front brake discs and calipers on the back and get new ones for the front?
2006-09-17 06:55:33 · 5 answers · asked by kevo 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
first off what kind of car are you driving? most cars like mustangs and stuff you can buy rear disc conversion kits for under a grand. depends on your car, you cannot put front brakes on the rear because simply they are designed to have more braking force than the rear about 70/30 and you need more brake in the fron tif you put them on the rear it will screw up your brake bias rear drums and rotors are always smaller and lighter than front and most of the time arent vented. if i were you the best thing to do woul dbe rebiuld the drums and have them turned cheapest and most effective way to repair.
2006-09-17 07:11:14 · answer #1 · answered by Wild horse C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brake drums dont explode. You should go to a mechanic and have the work done right
2006-09-18 13:06:24 · answer #2 · answered by Vince C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't say what year, make ,model you have, but a used drum from a salvage yard will work. Make sure you get one from same year and model, ck that is is in decent condition. as to whether you can put the rotor from the front on... no way! would be like trying to put tha headlight in place of the tail light just won't work.
2006-09-20 16:32:39 · answer #3 · answered by Rockhead 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rear drum brakes don't have calipers
2006-09-17 07:08:48 · answer #4 · answered by Daryl C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man... you are way way way over your head, I'm just laughing!!!
2006-09-17 07:11:25 · answer #5 · answered by class4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋