changing brake linings

$95.00 for cast drums $207.00for steel drums difference is about 40 lbs between steel and cast,,, steel being lighter is what i was told by Kenworth.

break shoes and drums Milage i havent a clue, but im sure is depends on your braking habits and how much you use the jake.

 

I never had a short haul tractor, but OTR I used to get 250,000+ miles. So I would assume maybe cut that in half for city type driving. As far as changing drums... I didn't have to do that every time I changed pads. Just check them for wear and cracks when you have them off. I agree with 2hellandback on the prices. If you have a Truck Pro in your area, I always got good prices from them.

 

i usually change drums after the second reline . some guys go more than that but if the drum gets too worn they will explode which can cause extra damage and costs more to repair. i run alot of local new york city stuff i usually get about 100,000 out of a set of shoes some guys alot less depends on your driving habits

 

I do a lot of urban driving loaded heavy. Shoes last about 90,000 miles, every other brake job I put new drums on. Steer axle shoes only last 50-60,000 miles but get 3 brake jobs out of those drums.

 

We are a long narrow volcanic country, big hills (9%+) stop start traffic 100k lbs 90% loaded on 7 axles,trailer axles on 19.5 inch rims,truck 22.5 have done 700,000km if I don't get 1 million kms out of one set of the shoes and drums I will be devastated.



I do have jakes and a brakesaver screwed up to 60 psi about 800hp engine braking this dose help a lot.