Kaiser Brake Drums

[custom59]

 
Hi Everyone,

Rear brakes have been making a scraping noise on my 1953 Kaiser and on investigation found a very worn drum key-way and taper.

The brake drum goes on too far and fouls the backing plate and brake shoes.

Also because of the very worn key-way there is way too much free rotation of the drum.

It is beyond an easy repair so I need a replacement brake drum.

If anyone has a good drum they would like to sell and post to Australia I would be a happy man again.

Obviously I would cover all costs by way of bank transfer or paypal.

Thanks in advance,

Mal.

[r1lark]

Mal, check the tapered portion of the axle also. While I do not have experience with Kaiser rear axles/drums specifically, I do have experience with virtually the same setup on Studebakers. If your hub and keyway are excessively worn, the axle taper and keyway may also be in poor condition.

[custom59]

The axle seams OK. I swapped drums over to compare and the axle from the bad side mates up well with the good drum.

Also the bad drum still sits poorly on the good side's axle.

It appears that only the drum is damaged.

Thanks for the advice.

Mal.

[custom59]

Hi everyone,

Good news.

Bob and Charlotte Dayton have come to my rescue with a re-machined drum.

Sent and received and now installed..... And back on the road.

Thanks Bob and Charlotte and the Kaiser Owners community for the help.

Cheers,
Mal.