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