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  1. 11-10-2022, 12:00 PM #1
    offroader53
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    53 M38A1 Brakes

    Getting ready to do my brakes and not sure if I will need new drums. Can anyone tell me what the minimum thickness is for the drum?
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  2. 11-10-2022, 02:49 PM #2
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    .030" is the Max material removal per side, or .060" off the total diameter. I am thinking the M38A1 had 9" brakes so the maximum inside drum dimension is 9.060".
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  3. 11-11-2022, 04:28 AM #3
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    Welcome offroader53.

    Bmorgil is correct, the M38A1s did have the 9" drums from the factory.
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