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

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

Tom,

It's a good idea to at least check the fronts for run-out after 
installation. The rears should be okay. If not, they were bad to start with.

Matt

Tom Jennings wrote:
> 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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