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GeoBrakes stocks OEM-grade brake drums confirmed to fit the Toyota Rav4, the cast-iron components that form the friction surface for the Rav4 drum brake shoes. Available in standard and corrosion-coated configurations for your Rav4, every drum is manufactured to the correct inner diameter, wall thickness, and surface finish for the Toyota Rav4
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The brake drum on the Toyota Rav4 is the rotating cast-iron bowl that the Rav4 drum brake shoes press against to slow your vehicle. Mounted to the rear axle hub of your Toyota Rav4, 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 Rav4 vehicles, Toyota Rav4 brake drums fully enclose the shoe assembly, which means wear and damage often goes unnoticed until braking performance on the Toyota Rav4 is noticeably affected.
Standard OEM-Grade Drums for the Toyota Rav4
Standard OEM-grade cast-iron drums for the Toyota Rav4 are manufactured to the original equipment diameter, wall thickness, and surface finish specification for your Rav4. They are the direct replacement for the factory Rav4 drum with no modification required.
Coated Brake Drums for the Toyota Rav4
Coated Toyota Rav4 brake drums feature a corrosion-resistant coating applied to the external drum surfaces of your Rav4, the hat section, outer wall, and wheel mounting face. Surface rust is a common issue on Toyota Rav4 drum brake vehicles in US, particularly during periods of non-use in winter when moisture and salt collect inside the Rav4 wheel well. A coated drum on your Toyota Rav4 resists surface rust that can transfer to the wheel mounting face, making future drum removal significantly easier at the next Rav4 brake service.
Toyota Rav4 brake drum replacement requires matching the correct inner diameter, wall thickness, bolt circle, hub bore, and drum offset for your Rav4. Errors in any of these dimensions produce incorrect shoe-to-drum clearance, uneven wear, and braking problems on the Toyota Rav4. Our vehicle selector eliminates those risks by confirming the correct drum for the Toyota Rav4 exact year, make, model, and axle. Coated Rav4 drum options are available for vehicles with heavy salt exposure.
How long do brake drums last on a Toyota Rav4?
Toyota Rav4 brake drums typically last 150,000 to 200,000 kilometres with periodic resurfacing, significantly longer than disc brake rotors on the Rav4. Each resurfacing removes material from the Rav4 drum and reduces wall thickness. Once the Toyota Rav4 drum reaches its maximum allowable inner diameter, it must be replaced rather than turned again.
Should I replace brake drums on my Toyota Rav4 in pairs?
Yes. Replace both Toyota Rav4 drums on the same axle to maintain balanced braking. Drums of different inner diameters on the Rav4 create uneven friction forces, causing the Toyota Rav4 to pull to the fresher-drum side during braking.
Should I replace drums and shoes at the same time on my Toyota Rav4?
Yes, it is strongly recommended for the Toyota Rav4. New shoes on a scored or out-of-round Rav4 drum wear unevenly from day one. New Toyota Rav4 drums with old shoes that have worn to match the old drum surface will contact the new bore incorrectly. Replacing both together on the Rav4 ensures proper break-in and maximum service life from both components.