Need to replace brake drums on 89 gt

brimmer555 · August 30th, 2011, 11:21 PM

I have seen aluminum brake drums at auto zone.

How good are they? Are aluminum drums better than steel drums?

aluminum drums kinda though me off because steel sounds better in my head.

I really want something made in the USA. If I have to have them I want them made here in the USA! I'm tired of everything made in china!

please help.

Thanks everyone

Stdyhand · August 31st, 2011, 02:53 AM

For the most part I can understand wanting to get something made here in the USA. However, I am not against everything made overseas since importing some goods from other countries does create extra jobs that might not otherwise be there, such as transportation, the need for fuel, customs, etc. I do think we import entirely too much though.

Anyhow, I wouldn't think it would matter much with the aluminum. Maybe someone else knows something I don't but the brake drums are primarily used for parking and or during reverse. They don't get a lot of abuse so I wouldn't think the aluminum would be a problem and the weight savings would be worth it.

brimmer555 · August 31st, 2011, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by Stdyhand

For the most part I can understand wanting to get something made here in the USA. However, I am not against everything made overseas since importing some goods from other countries does create extra jobs that might not otherwise be there, such as transportation, the need for fuel, customs, etc. I do think we import entirely too much though.

Anyhow, I wouldn't think it would matter much with the aluminum. Maybe someone else knows something I don't but the brake drums are primarily used for parking and or during reverse. They don't get a lot of abuse so I wouldn't think the aluminum would be a problem and the weight savings would be worth it.

I understand and agree with you. I also think there need to be alot more things being made here in the USA.

and I can see what you mean about the aluminum drums, with weight.

My drums are toast, If i'm on a hill an put my e-brake on it still rolls.

94bossgt · August 31st, 2011, 04:27 PM

just bc your car rolls on a hill doesnt mean your drums are shot you prob just have to re adjust the rear brakes

brimmer555 · August 31st, 2011, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by 94bossgt

just bc your car rolls on a hill doesnt mean your drums are shot you prob just have to re adjust the rear brakes

So you're saying just play with the adjuster inside the drum brakes, at the bottom there?

I do know i'm gonna buy all new hardware like springs and adjusters.

By the way how close are you to Carlisle, PA

I would like to start a Mustang car club in my area.

94bossgt · August 31st, 2011, 04:47 PM

i live in allentown its like 2 hours away from carlisle all you have to do isthere will be a slot in the backing plate pull the rubber out and adjust till you can just move the drum without having to force it then it will be adjusted properly

brimmer555 · August 31st, 2011, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by 94bossgt

i live in allentown its like 2 hours away from carlisle all you have to do isthere will be a slot in the backing plate pull the rubber out and adjust till you can just move the drum without having to force it then it will be adjusted properly

I just got the hardware kit with springs and stuff and the adjuster kits.
All made in the USA.

nolife · August 31st, 2011, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by brimmer555

I just got the hardware kit with springs and stuff and the adjuster kits.
All made in the USA.

LOL, you mean the piece of paper and the packaging was made in the USA..

gripthenboost · August 31st, 2011, 10:21 PM

theres a mustang club in allentown its in starousburg.

brimmer555 · August 31st, 2011, 10:36 PM

I would be pist of only the packaging was made in USA lol.

Allentown is to far for me. I have a sun on the way by the 6th of this month at the latest.

gripthenboost · August 31st, 2011, 10:41 PM

Congrats btw i like the new hood.

brimmer555 · August 31st, 2011, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by gripthenboost

Congrats btw i like the new hood.

Thank you. I can't wait. My wife told me I can take him with me to next years Ford Nationals here in Carlisle, PA

That's actualy the hood that was on it when I got it, but thank you all the same. I love the ram air hoods. Mine is functional too. But it's always catching leaves lol

Chris951 · September 1st, 2011, 01:16 AM

Just adjust them. No need for anything else. Mine did the same thing and the drivers side one was way out of adjustment and way too much drag. When I would go 10mph or less it would howl. Took me 10 minutes to adjust them properly

August 30th, 2011, 11:21 PM	#1
brimmer555 Regular 1989 Mustang GT Tell ya next year Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 437 iTrader: 0 reviews	Need to replace brake drums on 89 gt I have seen aluminum brake drums at auto zone. How good are they? Are aluminum drums better than steel drums? aluminum drums kinda though me off because steel sounds better in my head. I really want something made in the USA. If I have to have them I want them made here in the USA! I'm tired of everything made in china! please help. Thanks everyone __________________ 89 GT RESTO-MOD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWjkD...feature=colike Last edited by brimmer555; August 31st, 2011 at 02:47 AM.

August 31st, 2011, 10:21 PM	#9
gripthenboost Hardcore Enthusiast 91 Mustang GT 1991 sliver GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York Posts: 1,213 iTrader: 0 reviews	theres a mustang club in allentown its in starousburg. __________________

August 31st, 2011, 10:36 PM	#10
brimmer555 Regular 1989 Mustang GT Tell ya next year Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 437 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would be pist of only the packaging was made in USA lol. Allentown is to far for me. I have a sun on the way by the 6th of this month at the latest. __________________ 89 GT RESTO-MOD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWjkD...feature=colike

August 31st, 2011, 10:41 PM	#11
gripthenboost Hardcore Enthusiast 91 Mustang GT 1991 sliver GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York Posts: 1,213 iTrader: 0 reviews	Congrats btw i like the new hood. __________________

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August 31st, 2011, 02:53 AM	#2
Stdyhand Regular 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 213 iTrader: 0 reviews	For the most part I can understand wanting to get something made here in the USA. However, I am not against everything made overseas since importing some goods from other countries does create extra jobs that might not otherwise be there, such as transportation, the need for fuel, customs, etc. I do think we import entirely too much though. Anyhow, I wouldn't think it would matter much with the aluminum. Maybe someone else knows something I don't but the brake drums are primarily used for parking and or during reverse. They don't get a lot of abuse so I wouldn't think the aluminum would be a problem and the weight savings would be worth it.

August 31st, 2011, 04:27 PM	#4
94bossgt Regular 94 mustang gt too slow to tell Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: northampton pa Posts: 233 iTrader: 0 reviews	just bc your car rolls on a hill doesnt mean your drums are shot you prob just have to re adjust the rear brakes

August 31st, 2011, 04:47 PM	#6
94bossgt Regular 94 mustang gt too slow to tell Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: northampton pa Posts: 233 iTrader: 0 reviews	i live in allentown its like 2 hours away from carlisle all you have to do isthere will be a slot in the backing plate pull the rubber out and adjust till you can just move the drum without having to force it then it will be adjusted properly

September 1st, 2011, 01:16 AM	#13
Chris951 Hardcore Enthusiast 1991 mustang 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,938 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just adjust them. No need for anything else. Mine did the same thing and the drivers side one was way out of adjustment and way too much drag. When I would go 10mph or less it would howl. Took me 10 minutes to adjust them properly

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