aluminum vs steel brake drums

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Anonymous

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is there any kinda advantage other than weight between the two? :?:
 

Hiway

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Alum. ones are a little thicker...as in wheel spacing.
 
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ok was just wondering someone was telling me that it helps performance alittle because they weigh less and that means less rotating mass or something like that. i am not a physics major by any means so i figured what better place to get answers than posting a msg. i couldnt figure out why that would make a difference other that weight and better cooling.
 

Hiway

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Like you said in your first post...weight is the advantage.
 
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ok, weight it is. thx i guess i will get some for the weight since i plan on shedding a few pounds off the ride. every pound counts,right?
 

CARRS78BU

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Hey, let me know if you are still going with the aluminum drums. I have a mint, fresh turned set that I took of my 27,304 mile 78.
Pat
 

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