Re: [Amc-list] brake drum cost vs. shipping

[Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Hey, I'm still kicking, I just have fins on!
 Snorkeling has wrecked what is left of my shoulder.
Thank god for Lortab and Rum! Yeah, I know, don't mix, OK, I alternate!
I don't have any drums or rotors turned when new. Used to do it as a routine. Till one of the manufacturers said they would not warranty machined rotors, so I quit. If they are out of round when I install, I return them or at least contact the seller to see what is required to keep the seller and manufacturer happy.
  I went out on a snorkel cruise this am and saw not less then 3 Comnche trucks in the traffic heading into the beach area for work. So they must have sold fairly well here!
  This is a nice place for a vacation, but I don't hink it's ,uch of a car guy area...
Micheal Jordan, Operah, Tiger Woods, yippee, so what!
   It needs a dragstrip and some carshows...

We have two more days here on Maui, then we move to the big island. I'm way looking forward to the move. We have a B&B lined up that was a gardeners cottage built in the 40's just outside Volcanoe national park at the 4,000 ft level in the rain forest. It just sounds nice and relaxing...

--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
" I was different before people dared to be different" 

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>
> Just because Mark is on vacation doesn't mean we have to wait for him! Why's 
> it so quiet in here?
> 
> Need drums for 72 hornet rear, and drums for the front of the new American, 
> putting on 9x2.5's.
> 
> NAPA wants $72 each! Rockauto wants $36 and $58 each. Local brake shop wants 
> $58 and $84. All for Raybestos brand (though brake shop says Wagner part has 
> better metallurgy.) (And that Raybestos "R" suffix means they sample their 
> assembly line every 5 minutes instead of 16 for quality control).
> 
> Rockauto shipping: $85!! 4 drums heavy!! So much for savings!
> 
> 
> But -- I split into two orders:
> 
> * 2 x 2501's, shipping $8.35
> 
> * 2 x 2502R's, shipping $12
> 
> problem solved.
> 
> 
> Does anyone here get NEW drums turned before installation? For two years I've 
> regretted not having my brand-new front rotors turned before installation; 
> they've got enough runout to feel in the pedal. Cheap aftermarket parts!
> 
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