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