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