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Kejtar
May 5th, 2004, 17:36
Are all drums created euqal? or not?

There is PG Plus (http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDetails.asp?SourceArea=&SourcePage=SEARCHRESULTS&MfrCode=RAY&MfrPartNumber=2515&PartType=222&PTSet=A)
There is Raymold (http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDetails.asp?SourceArea=&SourcePage=SEARCHRESULTS&MfrCode=RAY&MfrPartNumber=102515&PartType=222&PTSet=A)

And shoes:
SuperStop (http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDetails.asp?SourceArea=&SourcePage=SEARCHRESULTS&MfrCode=RAY&MfrPartNumber=31NR&PartType=220&PTSet=A)
PG Plus (http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDetails.asp?SourceArea=&SourcePage=SEARCHRESULTS&MfrCode=RAY&MfrPartNumber=31PG&PartType=220&PTSet=A)
Raymold (http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDetails.asp?SourceArea=&SourcePage=SEARCHRESULTS&MfrCode=RAY&MfrPartNumber=31RP&PartType=220&PTSet=A)

And they shoes exist in 1 3/4" and 2.5"

What is the actuall differnce between all those? does anyone know? For one are the more expensive drums really worth the $$? and the shoes?? and also which shoes does the D44 take? 1.75" or 2.5" ?
Thanks
Eagle
May 5th, 2004, 18:35
The more expensive drums have two advantages over the off-shore crap: (1) they're round, and (2) they're balanced.

Shoes are a matter of preference. The D44 takes 10"x2-1/2" shoes. The 1-3/4" shoes will fit, but if you use them you're giving away braking swept area and not saving any money. I've been using Autozone house brand shoes in my '88 with the 10"x1-3/4" and I'm not happy with the braking. Awhile ago someone suggested I try the Raybestos premium shoes. I have them here, just haven't gotten them installed yet.
RichP
May 5th, 2004, 19:04
Might want to check out this site also

http://www.precisionbrakescompany.com/brakes/carmake/Jeep/carmodel.asp
red91
May 6th, 2004, 11:02
Are all drums created euqal? or not?

There is PG Plus (http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDetails.asp?SourceArea=&SourcePage=SEARCHRESULTS&MfrCode=RAY&MfrPartNumber=2515&PartType=222&PTSet=A)
There is Raymold (http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDetails.asp?SourceArea=&SourcePage=SEARCHRESULTS&MfrCode=RAY&MfrPartNumber=102515&PartType=222&PTSet=A)

And shoes:
SuperStop (http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDetails.asp?SourceArea=&SourcePage=SEARCHRESULTS&MfrCode=RAY&MfrPartNumber=31NR&PartType=220&PTSet=A)
PG Plus (http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDetails.asp?SourceArea=&SourcePage=SEARCHRESULTS&MfrCode=RAY&MfrPartNumber=31PG&PartType=220&PTSet=A)
Raymold (http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDetails.asp?SourceArea=&SourcePage=SEARCHRESULTS&MfrCode=RAY&MfrPartNumber=31RP&PartType=220&PTSet=A)

And they shoes exist in 1 3/4" and 2.5"

What is the actuall differnce between all those? does anyone know? For one are the more expensive drums really worth the $$? and the shoes?? and also which shoes does the D44 take? 1.75" or 2.5" ?
Thanks
I put in a set of Raybestos PG plus?? excellent pads. I would think thier shoes would be of the same quality.