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Fred A · 12-21-2016, 02:01 PM

I have my best brake drums packed tight in a cabinet. A mechanic friend tells me that stacking will warp those drums. What kind of trouble is that? Fred A

V8COOPMAN · 12-21-2016, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred A

I have my best brake drums packed tight in a cabinet. A mechanic friend tells me that stacking will warp those drums. What kind of trouble is that? Fred A

Wow Fred, good question! I'm gonna get the popcorn, 'cuz this one might turn-out to be as controversial as storing crankshafts laying flat on the ground. DD

V8 Bob · 12-21-2016, 03:24 PM

Stacking a few drums flat should cause no problems, at least I've never seen any. Just use thin wood or thick cardboard between each drum.
I would not, however, stack or store drums on end, because of possible distortion.

Capt Kirk · 12-21-2016, 03:41 PM

If the drums are loaded below the yield strength of the material, they will return to their original shape (elastic deformation). Loading beyond the yield strength (on the stress/strain curve) of the material will result in plastic deformation and they won't return to their original shape.

mobileparts · 12-21-2016, 04:25 PM

I have thousands of N.O.S. Brake Drums -- (from the 30s through the 70s -- Ford, GM, Chrysler, more -- HUBS & DRUMS).....
Absolutely no issues if stored FLAT....
Don't store ON EDGE.... that's all....

51 MERC-CT · 12-21-2016, 05:03 PM

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After laying the drums on a flat surface, use several crankshafts piled on top to hold them flat. Occasionally rotate the crankshafts to keep the cranks from warping.

FlatheadTed · 12-21-2016, 05:48 PM

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VeryTangled · 12-21-2016, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 51 MERC-CT

After laying the drums on a flat surface, use several crankshafts piled on top to hold them flat. Occasionally rotate the crankshafts to keep the cranks from warping.

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deuce_roadster · 12-21-2016, 06:39 PM

Crankshafts need to be stood on end on top of the drums, perfectly plumb.

Fred A · 12-21-2016, 06:49 PM

Putting it to the test may be to use a brake lathe and give them a spin. Most of the drums that I have so stored are already turned and any deformation would be then obvious. Not now convenient to do that test. I'll come back and report if anything is seen. Thanks: Fred A

V8COOPMAN · 12-21-2016, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by deuce_roadster

Crankshafts need to be stood on end on top of the drums, perfectly plumb.

Winner, winner.....chicken dinner! DD

cmbrucew · 12-21-2016, 09:05 PM

For more hard facts on storage.
Bruce

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...kshaft+storage

12-21-2016, 02:01 PM	#1
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	Stacking Brake Drums A Problem? I have my best brake drums packed tight in a cabinet. A mechanic friend tells me that stacking will warp those drums. What kind of trouble is that? Fred A

12-21-2016, 03:24 PM	#3
V8 Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granger (Northern) Indiana Posts: 1,520	Re: Stacking Brake Drums A Problem? Stacking a few drums flat should cause no problems, at least I've never seen any. Just use thin wood or thick cardboard between each drum. I would not, however, stack or store drums on end, because of possible distortion. Last edited by V8 Bob; 12-21-2016 at 03:33 PM.

12-21-2016, 03:41 PM	#4
Capt Kirk Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Clarkston MI Posts: 830	Re: Stacking Brake Drums A Problem? If the drums are loaded below the yield strength of the material, they will return to their original shape (elastic deformation). Loading beyond the yield strength (on the stress/strain curve) of the material will result in plastic deformation and they won't return to their original shape. __________________ 35 Ford Cabriolet 56 Chevy Pickup 63 VW Bug Empty wallet

12-21-2016, 04:25 PM	#5
mobileparts Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West Hempstead, New York Posts: 167	Re: Stacking Brake Drums A Problem? I have thousands of N.O.S. Brake Drums -- (from the 30s through the 70s -- Ford, GM, Chrysler, more -- HUBS & DRUMS)..... Absolutely no issues if stored FLAT.... Don't store ON EDGE.... that's all....

12-21-2016, 05:03 PM	#6
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Stacking Brake Drums A Problem? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) After laying the drums on a flat surface, use several crankshafts piled on top to hold them flat. Occasionally rotate the crankshafts to keep the cranks from warping. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

12-21-2016, 05:48 PM	#7
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: Stacking Brake Drums A Problem? Ha Ha He He ,I like that one 51 Merc , __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

12-21-2016, 06:39 PM	#9
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: Stacking Brake Drums A Problem? Crankshafts need to be stood on end on top of the drums, perfectly plumb.

12-21-2016, 06:49 PM	#10
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	Re: Stacking Brake Drums A Problem? Putting it to the test may be to use a brake lathe and give them a spin. Most of the drums that I have so stored are already turned and any deformation would be then obvious. Not now convenient to do that test. I'll come back and report if anything is seen. Thanks: Fred A

12-21-2016, 09:05 PM	#12
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,064	Re: Stacking Brake Drums A Problem? For more hard facts on storage. Bruce http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...kshaft+storage __________________ Works good Lasts long time