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