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