Replace drums at the same time as the shoes?

[Dominic Richens]

I just dropped off my 95 Legacy to have the rear brake shoes replace - me
supplying the parts. The owner suggested I replace the drums at the same
time saying something like "it might wobble a bit". Never heard this
before - anyone else?

Replacing the drums is something I can easily do when I go to put the snow
tires on if it turns out to be rough.

 

[Tony Hwang]

I just dropped off my 95 Legacy to have the rear brake shoes replace - me
supplying the parts. The owner suggested I replace the drums at the same
time saying something like "it might wobble a bit". Never heard this
before - anyone else?

Replacing the drums is something I can easily do when I go to put the snow
tires on if it turns out to be rough.

Hi,
If drum is in good shape,
you can turn the drum and install proper over size shoes.

 

[hippo]

Hi,
If drum is in good shape,
you can turn the drum and install proper over size shoes.

Why might it wobble a bit? Doesn't make sense.
Drums come off and they're either:
1/ pristine or v lightly scored - nothing to do;
2/ scored but still within specs - machine and fit o/size shoes i
necessary;
3/ badly scored or damaged & will be outside specs if machined - chuc
away and replace.
If you're supplying parts you'll need to know if o/s shoes are require
though, because if so, the std ones will be too small. Cheer

 

[X-Eliminator]

There is no reason or rule that says that you should replace the drums
at the same time. The reason to replace drums & rotors is that they
are out of tolerance (worn out).