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