What tools are required to service and repair brake drums, and what steps should be followed for refinishing on Buick Regal?

Service and repair of brake drums need the J 41013 Rotor/Drum Flange Resurfacing Kit with J 42450-A Hub Cleaning Kit. You should refinish brake drums only if you see signs of extreme rusting, damage spots, broken areas, intense discoloration from heat or if the brake drum wears past standard specification levels or runs out of line more than permitted. Check the brake drum surface for damage and measure its size when you take off all wheel components. Use the J 41013 to wipe off drum corrosion before setting up the brake drum on the lathe as prescribed by the manufacturer. Make sure vibration dampening hardware stays fixed during installation. Test the brake drum mounting accuracy by running the lathe and applying the cutting tool to touch the friction surface. When the witness mark passes three-quarters around the surface or more the setup position is right. Use the lathe tools just as the manufacturer specifies while measuring the drum thickness at every stage of work. The brake drum must get replaced when its diameter becomes more than the authorized limit during the refinishing process. Follow guideline speed settings to make a non-directional surface and use 120 grit aluminum oxide sandpaper when you have the finishing tool or sand fabric surface with 150 grit aluminum oxide sandpaper and a low-tech block. Use broken alcohol or brake cleaner to wipe friction areas after applying the final touch and eliminate the brake lathe. For extreme cases apply J 42450-A to remove corrosion from the wheel bearing flange and stop brake system pulsation.

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Buick Brake Drum, Rear Part Number: 18028542
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drum, Rear Brake; Drum
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 18017179
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Roadmaster | 1991-1996 | Base, Collector's Edition, Estate Wagon, Estate Wagon Collector's Edition, Limited, Limited Collector's Edition | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Buick Brake Drum, Rear Part Number: 18020612
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drum, Rear Brake; Drum; Drum, Front And Rear Wheel Brake
- Position: Rear
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Skyhawk | 1984-1989 | Custom, Limited, SE, Sport, T-Type | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Skylark | 1984-1998 | Base, Custom, Gran Sport, Limited, Luxury Edition, Olympic Gold Edition, T-Type | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
- Somerset | 1986-1987 | Custom, Limited, T-Type | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Somerset Regal | 1985 | Base, Limited | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Buick Brake Drum, Rear Part Number: 1244646
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drum Assembly-Rear Brake; Drum; Drum, Front And Rear Wheel Brake
- Position: Rear
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Commercial Chassis | 1991-1996 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
- Electra | 1984-1989 | Estate Wagon, Limited, Park Avenue | 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- LeSabre | 1984-1990 | Collector's Edition, Custom, Estate Wagon, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Roadmaster | 1991-1996 | Base, Collector's Edition, Estate Wagon, Estate Wagon Collector's Edition, Limited, Limited Collector's Edition | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Buick Drum, Front and Rear Part Number: 18015839
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drum Assembly; Brake Drum; Drum, Front And Rear Wheel Brake
- Position: Front and Rear
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Park Avenue | 1991-1992 | Base, Ultra | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Brake Drum, Rear Part Number: 15693455
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drum, Rear Brake; Drum; Drum, Front And Rear Wheel Brake
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 01255496, 1255496
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Electra | 1984-1985 | Estate Wagon, Limited, Park Avenue | 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- LeSabre | 1984-1985 | Collector's Edition, Custom, Estate Wagon, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Riviera | 1984-1985 | Base, Luxury, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Buick Drum, Rear Part Number: 1255496
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drum, Rear Brake; Brake Drum
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 15693455
Fits the following Buick Models:
- LeSabre | 1984-1985 | Collector's Edition, Custom, Estate Wagon, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Riviera | 1984 | Base, Luxury, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Buick Brake Drum, Rear Part Number: 1244835
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drum Assembly-Rear Brake; Drum; Drum, Front And Rear Wheel Brake
- Position: Rear
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Electra | 1984-1987 | Estate Wagon, Limited, Park Avenue | 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- LeSabre | 1984-1987 | Collector's Edition, Custom, Estate Wagon, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Roadmaster | 1992-1993 | Base, Limited | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Buick Brake Drum Part Number: 88957254
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drum, Front And Rear Wheel Brake; Drum
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 18020817, 18022148, 18022149, 18029790
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Century | 1984-2003 | Custom, Estate Wagon, Limited, Special, T-Type | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL
- Electra | 1985-1990 | Limited, Park Avenue, Park Avenue Ultra, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL
- LeSabre | 1986-1999 | Base, Custom, Limited, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Park Avenue | 1991-1996 | Base, Ultra | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Regal | 1994-2003 | 25th Anniversary Edition, Custom, Gran Sport, GS, GSE, Limited, LS, LSE, Olympic Gold Edition | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Brake Drum Part Number: 25516198
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drum, Front And Rear Wheel Brake; Drum; Drum Assembly, Front And Rear Wheel Brake
- Position: Rear
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Skylark | 1984-1985 | Custom, Limited, T-Type | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Buick Brake Drum, Rear Part Number: 18021269
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Drum, Rear Brake; Drum; Drum, Front And Rear Wheel Brake
- Position: Rear
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Century | 1984-1992 | Custom, Estate Wagon, Limited, Special, T-Type | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL
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Buick Brake Drum, Rear Part Number: 1249146
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Rear Drum; Drum; Drum, Front And Rear Wheel Brake
- Position: Rear
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Electra | 1984-1987 | Estate Wagon, Limited, Park Avenue | 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- LeSabre | 1984-1987 | Collector's Edition, Custom, Estate Wagon, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Regal | 1984-1987 | Base, GNX, Grand National, Limited, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Riviera | 1984-1985 | Base, Luxury, T-Type | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Buick Brake Drum

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Buick Brake Drum is a device that transforms vehicle momentum to heat, ensuring that whenever drivers press a pedal, they make quick and steady stops. Buick started going down the production line in 1903 and retained drivers by blending luxury cabins with road confidence. This firm pursued silence way ahead of the hybrids by switching on cabins to suppress wind and tire noise. It then tilted into technology that matters such as dashboards that say something and suspension that leaves your back unscathed. The badge is not going to dump gas tanks but dump them without dumping style, as demonstrated in 2022 the Wildcat EV concept. Each decade through the logo indicated that you could get home the long way and still come home relaxed. Driving, commuting, even prom date trips all got their place behind the tri-shield badge. The drivers have confidence in the brand as it is comfort oriented rather than vanity oriented. The Brake Drum is of heavy cast iron, fitted within the wheel; against opposite sides of which are glued curved shoes that will push outwards when you press the pedal and rub the inner surface against the metal, changing the speed to the heat, a trade the metal does quite well on, as it does not bend under the pressure. Cracks will not begin, and the feel in the pedal is maintained mile after mile by deep ribs in the ring. A new Brake Drum also matches with the regular shoes in the line, and therefore the owners are ready to replace it without searching to find some rare parts. Buick maintains the intergenerational straightforwardness in sizing. It has a long life, which cuts its replacement intervals and ensures confidence during traffic jams.

Buick Brake Drum Parts and Q&A

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Q: What tools are required to service and repair brake drums, and what steps should be followed for refinishing on Buick Regal?
A:
Service and repair of brake drums need the J 41013 Rotor/Drum Flange Resurfacing Kit with J 42450-A Hub Cleaning Kit. You should refinish brake drums only if you see signs of extreme rusting, damage spots, broken areas, intense discoloration from heat or if the brake drum wears past standard specification levels or runs out of line more than permitted. Check the brake drum surface for damage and measure its size when you take off all wheel components. Use the J 41013 to wipe off drum corrosion before setting up the brake drum on the lathe as prescribed by the manufacturer. Make sure vibration dampening hardware stays fixed during installation. Test the brake drum mounting accuracy by running the lathe and applying the cutting tool to touch the friction surface. When the witness mark passes three-quarters around the surface or more the setup position is right. Use the lathe tools just as the manufacturer specifies while measuring the drum thickness at every stage of work. The brake drum must get replaced when its diameter becomes more than the authorized limit during the refinishing process. Follow guideline speed settings to make a non-directional surface and use 120 grit aluminum oxide sandpaper when you have the finishing tool or sand fabric surface with 150 grit aluminum oxide sandpaper and a low-tech block. Use broken alcohol or brake cleaner to wipe friction areas after applying the final touch and eliminate the brake lathe. For extreme cases apply J 42450-A to remove corrosion from the wheel bearing flange and stop brake system pulsation.