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I wouldn’t use the bands if the drums are still good.

When we had our brake system completely rebuilt, the steel drums were still in good shape. Minor turning needed. Wheels lock up, car does not pull to one side, no noises. Have had many years of great service since.

I guess it depends on how you are going to use your car. Steel or cast, once wheels lock up you can’t do more.

I will say that if I had to rebuild again and the steel drums could not be reused. I would replace with new cast iron.