I'm onboard about not turning my original drums. Is there anything I can or should do to the surfaces to improve the friction with the new brake pads? I have removed the rusty spots with steel wool and cleaned them with brake cleaning fluid. They look polished and shiny. Thanks,
They're fine . Next time , use 600 grit sandpaper for a roughter surface . FWIW , the best break in if new or re lined brake shoes is : make lots of complete stops from 25 ~ 30 MPH using gentle brake pressure . If you have the patience , 30 stops will do a really good job and your brake shoes will work better & last surprisinly longer too .
Larry that is what I did on mine also. I got some NOS huck drums and they were a bit rusty. Some 600 grit, followed by one of those scotch pads, did the trick. They have been working great for the last year or longer. And i have put a lot of weight in the bed of my truck My huck brakes work fantastic!!!
Not sure what that word is, but I will take that any day I sure don't mind them huckers!!! But I do keep the pedal nate style high and tight!!!