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GeoBrakes stocks OEM-grade brake drums confirmed to fit the Chevrolet Cruze, the cast-iron components that form the friction surface for the Cruze drum brake shoes. Available in standard and corrosion-coated configurations for your Cruze, every drum is manufactured to the correct inner diameter, wall thickness, and surface finish for the Chevrolet Cruze
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The brake drum on the Chevrolet Cruze is the rotating cast-iron bowl that the Cruze drum brake shoes press against to slow your vehicle. Mounted to the rear axle hub of your Chevrolet Cruze, it spins with the wheel and provides the friction surface that the shoes contact under braking. Unlike brake rotors, which can be visually inspected from outside the wheel on many Cruze vehicles, Chevrolet Cruze brake drums fully enclose the shoe assembly, which means wear and damage often goes unnoticed until braking performance on the Chevrolet Cruze is noticeably affected.
Standard OEM-Grade Drums for the Chevrolet Cruze
Standard OEM-grade cast-iron drums for the Chevrolet Cruze are manufactured to the original equipment diameter, wall thickness, and surface finish specification for your Cruze. They are the direct replacement for the factory Cruze drum with no modification required.
Coated Brake Drums for the Chevrolet Cruze
Coated Chevrolet Cruze brake drums feature a corrosion-resistant coating applied to the external drum surfaces of your Cruze, the hat section, outer wall, and wheel mounting face. Surface rust is a common issue on Chevrolet Cruze drum brake vehicles in US, particularly during periods of non-use in winter when moisture and salt collect inside the Cruze wheel well. A coated drum on your Chevrolet Cruze resists surface rust that can transfer to the wheel mounting face, making future drum removal significantly easier at the next Cruze brake service.
Chevrolet Cruze brake drum replacement requires matching the correct inner diameter, wall thickness, bolt circle, hub bore, and drum offset for your Cruze. Errors in any of these dimensions produce incorrect shoe-to-drum clearance, uneven wear, and braking problems on the Chevrolet Cruze. Our vehicle selector eliminates those risks by confirming the correct drum for the Chevrolet Cruze exact year, make, model, and axle. Coated Cruze drum options are available for vehicles with heavy salt exposure.
How long do brake drums last on a Chevrolet Cruze?
Chevrolet Cruze brake drums typically last 150,000 to 200,000 kilometres with periodic resurfacing, significantly longer than disc brake rotors on the Cruze. Each resurfacing removes material from the Cruze drum and reduces wall thickness. Once the Chevrolet Cruze drum reaches its maximum allowable inner diameter, it must be replaced rather than turned again.
Should I replace brake drums on my Chevrolet Cruze in pairs?
Yes. Replace both Chevrolet Cruze drums on the same axle to maintain balanced braking. Drums of different inner diameters on the Cruze create uneven friction forces, causing the Chevrolet Cruze to pull to the fresher-drum side during braking.
Should I replace drums and shoes at the same time on my Chevrolet Cruze?
Yes, it is strongly recommended for the Chevrolet Cruze. New shoes on a scored or out-of-round Cruze drum wear unevenly from day one. New Chevrolet Cruze drums with old shoes that have worn to match the old drum surface will contact the new bore incorrectly. Replacing both together on the Cruze ensures proper break-in and maximum service life from both components.