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