Eagle Talon Brake Drum Kit in US

A brake drum kit for the Eagle Talon addresses the most common brake service shortcut: replacing shoes on a worn Talon drum, or fitting new drums with glazed, worn shoes. Either combination prevents correct break-in on the Eagle Talon. New shoes have a specific arc radius that must contact a fresh drum surface across the full lining width on your Talon. A GeoBrakes drum kit eliminates that incompatibility by delivering matched drums and shoes confirmed for your Eagle Talon in a single order.

What Is Included in the Eagle Talon Brake Drum Kit

The kit for your Eagle Talon includes OEM-spec cast-iron brake drums at the correct inner diameter for the Talon for both left and right rear wheels, drum brake shoes with OEM-grade friction lining matched to the Eagle Talon drum bore and wheel cylinder specification, a brake hardware kit with return springs, hold-down hardware, and self-adjusters specific to the Talon, and drum retaining hardware where required by the Eagle Talon application.

Why American Conditions Make a Full Kit the Right Call for Your Eagle Talon

Road salt and freeze-thaw cycles deteriorate every component in the Eagle Talon drum brake system over the same service interval. By the time a Talon drum is worn, the shoes are typically at or near minimum thickness, the hardware is corroded, and the wheel cylinder boots are deteriorating on your Eagle Talon. Replacing drums and shoes alone while leaving worn springs and seized adjusters on the Talon produces a service that underperforms within months.

Signs the Brake Drum Kit on Your Eagle Talon Is Due

• Rear brake pulsation or grabbing on your Eagle Talon during stops, out-of-round drum bore
• Grinding or scraping from the Talon rear axle with the parking brake fully released
• Talon drum inner surface scored or worn to maximum allowable diameter on inspection
• Friction lining at or below 1.5mm on your Eagle Talon visible during drum removal
• Parking brake on your Talon requiring excessive travel before holding on a slope
• Eagle Talon pulling to one side under braking, asymmetric drum or shoe condition

Why GeoBrakes for the Eagle Talon Brake Drum Kit

Drum and shoe arc radius must match exactly for correct contact geometry on the Eagle Talon. An incorrect drum diameter or wrong-spec shoe lining for the Talon produces immediate uneven wear and noise. Every kit in the GeoBrakes catalogue is assembled for the Eagle Talon, drum diameter, shoe arc, and hardware spring rates all confirmed as a matched set specific to the Talon.

Frequently Asked Questions - Eagle Talon Brake Drum Kits

How do I know if I need a basic or full-service kit for my Eagle Talon?

A basic kit for the Eagle Talon is appropriate when the wheel cylinders have been recently replaced and show no signs of leaking. A full-service kit is the stronger choice during a high-mileage Talon overhaul, particularly on American Eagle Talon vehicles with significant winter salt exposure.

Should I replace drum kits on both rear wheels of my Eagle Talon at the same time?

Yes. Always replace drum brake components on the Eagle Talon as an axle set, both left and right rear, to maintain balanced braking force. Drums and shoes at different wear stages on the Talon create uneven rear braking that pulls the vehicle to one side.

Can I install a brake drum kit on my Eagle Talon myself?

Rear drum brake service on the Eagle Talon is a moderately advanced DIY task. It requires removing the drum, dismantling the shoe assembly on the Talon, correctly routing return springs, and adjusting shoes to the correct drum clearance. A service manual specific to the Eagle Talon is essential.