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