Hi Steven, As Dennis Haynes just pointed out, the centerbore at flat surface of the drum can get caught on the edge of the hub. Once torqued down, the drum is frequently irreparable. I didn't believe it could happen to a new drum until it did at a local shop working in a Westy for a friend of mine.
BenT Drum sent from my electronic leash On May 18, 2012, at 11:20 AM, Steven Shelton <shelton4@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I just installed new Brembo drums and SBS shoes in my 1985 Camper. Now the > brake pedal pulsates when I apply the brakes. The only thing I can think > of that would cause this is out of round drums. Can anyone think > of anything else that would cause this? |
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