Brake drum surface

Metalmoto

Metalmoto

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I had a lot of brake squealing, and I recently checked the front discs, all looks good.
Pulled the drums yesterday, and noticed this weird pattern on the drum surface.
What caused this? Or is it normal?

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macleanflood said:
What do the shoes look like?

Sure looks like shoes were gone at some point and it was metal on metal.

-Mac
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I was thinking the same thing. I believe they call it "heat checking", when you see this on brake rotors?
I plan to just buy new drums, having them turned is just not worth it today.
Auto parts stores around here, want between $65 and $85 a drum.
Going to look online for a better price. As those prices are crazy!
 
I buy coated drums and rotos from Rock Auto. Even with shipping, they beat the box store prices by a long shot.

The coated pieces look good for years.
 
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