i dont know if i put this in the right section but i did not know where else to put in at. i am looking for a extra set of rear drums to get powercoated so once winter is gone i can put them on and take them off once winter gets here again. does anyone know where i could get a set
thanks
shawn

 

moved....

try the dealer...drums can't be too much.

 

Heat is the big enemy of brakes - it may not be the best idea to put a lawer of insulating powdercoat on the brake drums.

-Justin

 

valid point, but these drums are in the rear where they don't build up that much heat....

 

Almost all the braking is done by the front, but still. ;)

Sorry, I'm more a function over form guy.

I'm sure it won't cause any noticeable difference in braking and will look much better.

-Justin

 

i too follow function over form, but then i make function look good...

 

Why not just powdercoat the ones you have! The winter elements will not harm them any more that the painted ones. If anything the powdercoated ones will hold up better!!!

 

yeah powdercoat is damn strong just be careful when switch wheels or else. lol but powdercoat will def hold up to the elements.

 

Actually the rear brakes makes a difference, although the front does about 80% of the stopping, that 20% in the rear makes a difference. My friend did a 300ZX brake conversion (front and rear) on his 240SX, that rear brakes wouldnt work, and needless to say his JDM front end (Silvia conversion) has a broken headlight, and bumper.

If you really want to make them look good get some engine paint, and paint them with a good coating of whatever color you want. You can pick up the engine paint from most autoparts stores.

 

brake drums from an echo.. junkyard.

 

also make sure that the seating surface for the wheel stays clean (not powdercoated), otherwise the tire might not mount true.
ever been behind somebody whos tire wobbled in and out. powdercoating could cause this wobble if it gets on the seating area for the tire....

 

that would have to be a really chity powdercoat job . i wouldnt powder coat that area cuz the wheels will eventually make the p[owdercoat crack and chip and fall off.