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