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em1942
Explorer
Apr 11, 2014

Electric brake drums - how to correct out of balance

Having trouble with tires on my tandem and noticed the drums are way out of balance as they rotate rather quickly with the heavy side down when the tire is removed. There isn't any area on the drum to...
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eHoefler
Explorer II
Apr 11, 2014
They come already balanced. Your method of checking for balance is not a good way to judge it. There is a lot more affecting it when installed. The brakes could be dragging, the magnet is dragging, the bearings, the wheel seal, the brake dust in the drum, drum warped from heat, grease packed in the hub, etc..

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