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