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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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donn0128
Explorer II
Apr 11, 2014
I am sure there is a mathimatical equasion to determine the effect of a rotating mass 6 inches from the center versus 15 inches from the center. If the drum was manufactured by a reputable company the ammount of out of balance should be so small as to be barely noitcable. Now a tire out of balance that can be felt, or rather seen as most people do not ride in a trailer to feel the out of balance. Balancing trailer tires should be sufficient for most folks.

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