ConMet’s brake drum

Dec 18, 2014

ConMet TruCast Brake Drum ConMet’s TruCast brake drum, based on the company’s TruTurn and CastLite brake drum technologies, is balanced for vibration-free operation and is designed to ensure optimum braking performance for heavy-duty truck and trailer applications. The 16.5-by-8.625-inch version weighs 116 pounds, and two 16.5-by-7-inch models are available, one weighing 111 pounds and a lighter version weighing 106 pounds.

Consolidated Metco, www.conmet.com

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