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