New Brake Drums ?
Re: New Brake Drums ?
yep, sticky out hubcaps look horrid ....
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Re: New Brake Drums ?
Well 12 and a half years later, since the original post.
I have finally replaced my brake drums.
And yes they fit the FB/EK backing plates
Cheers Rob
I have finally replaced my brake drums.
And yes they fit the FB/EK backing plates
Cheers Rob
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Re: New Brake Drums ?
Good to know Rob. Good old Holden back compatibility.
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Re: New Brake Drums ?
So which ones did you buy ? The eBay ones ???
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Re: New Brake Drums ?
I have the EJ ones from Empowered autoparts on mine - the only difference is the flange at the back of the drum sits about 15mm away from the backing plate but the drum itself sits in same position as FB/EK drums - I still have the boxes somewhere Blacky I will take pic of the part number but ebay - empowered autoparts were good to deal with.
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Re: New Brake Drums ?
part number is RDA6780 - same front and back
they cost me $172.27 per pair so 344$ all up delivered (free delivery)
they cost me $172.27 per pair so 344$ all up delivered (free delivery)
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Re: New Brake Drums ?
That's them Blacky,
I got mine from Sunbury Brakes. I took a few pics comparing new drums to old,
but I don't know how to post pics here.
Cheers Rob
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Re: New Brake Drums ?
Thanks fellas, good info . The ute was making a scraping noise leaving Albany on Monday and the left rear was a bit warmer than the others when I checked so it may be time to give the brakes a birthday
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Re: New Brake Drums ?
Pics from Rob -
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Re: New Brake Drums ?
If your going to do your cylinders powerbrakes in adelaide can do exchange brand new sleeved units - fast turn around - same cylinders as rares but 30$ a corner cheaperBlacky wrote:Thanks fellas, good info . The ute was making a scraping noise leaving Albany on Monday and the left rear was a bit warmer than the others when I checked so it may be time to give the brakes a birthday
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Re: New Brake Drums ?
Handy to know , cheers Clay.
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Re: New Brake Drums ?
No worries Gregor HEH HEH
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Re: New Brake Drums ?
so am I right that this thread ended up saying RDA6780 are ok with EK brakes
...and with EK wheels?
thanks
Patrick
...and with EK wheels?
thanks
Patrick
Re: New Brake Drums ?
Yes I think so. It is only the wider HD HR torana drums that need the later wheels. The EJ EH ones are ok as they has the exact same rims as FE to EK.
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Re: New Brake Drums ?
Yes they fit perfectly - the only difference is in the backing plates profile - the RDA6780 is not as close a fit at the backing plate as originals but they work fine and fit no problem with stock wheels.
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