Series 3 brake drum screws?
I’ve bought new aftermarket 10” brake drums (at like $70 each surprisingly ok. May wear out fast but better that the grooved ones I’ve had…).
However.
My old ones (ex British Army/MOD) had three retainer screws. Seems all the new ones have only one screw. No matter as the wheel actually holds the drum on but:
A) If the wheel does work loose, with three screws you just roll along on the drum. Unless you crap yourself and jam on the brakes. Then the drum gets a flat spot. Don’t ask. Or about finding the tyre, which had luckily rolled into a paddock FULL OF TYRES FOR HORSES TO JUMP OVER!! I guess one screw and the drum is more likely to come off too.
B ) When putting the drum on, one screw lends itself to pulling the drum out of alignment, so it’s hard to check the pads without doing up the wheel.
Did Land Rover make “one screw” drums? Or is this a typical aftermarket cost-saver?
Cheers,
Dave
1974 Military Lightweight Landy --- Some dementia at 48 years old
2000 Disco series 2 now sadly moved on!
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