How to machine drum brakes.

In this video I will be showing you everything you need to know to properly and safely machine your drum brakes on a brake lathe. I will show you how to prep your drums, the parts of the brake lathe, how to set it up, and how to machine a perfect finish. This is not a hard job but with my tips and tricks you'll be machining brake disks like a seasoned professional! This is important gearhead stuff to know! This is another episode of a new series on how to become a GEARHEAD! If you have ever wondered how people know so much about cars and are absolutely crazy about anything with a motor, then this is a great series for you. This is geared towards people that have no knowledge of cars but want to learn; however, the content in my videos does try to make solid connections between theory and practical applications so even seasoned gearheads will find the info useful. Tired of paying other people money to fix your car? Then ya gotta learn this stuff! Are you loving the Gearhead series? Share with your friends and get them interested in wrenching on cars and saving money.....it's never been easier! Think I'm doing a crazy good job and want to help fund my next cool project or help support the purchase of some new filming gear? Check out my Patreon where you can support the channel. https://www.patreon.com/WayoftheWrench Or do you just feel like saying thanks and/or wanna support the channel? paypal.me/WayoftheWrench These links will take you to the parts I used in this video/filming gear and help support my channel! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Ranger brake lathe https://amzn.to/4aWOqNV rubber vibration dampening belt for disks https://amzn.to/3xwdflp brake drum vibration dampening belt https://amzn.to/4aA5Pfz 0-1" Micrometer https://amzn.to/3PKNowo drum brake caliper https://amzn.to/3V4uns1 180 grit emery cloth https://amzn.to/3xCshq3 220 grit emery cloth https://amzn.to/43ZiG8J 90 degree air grinder https://amzn.to/4cTCNJD 2" disk pad holder for rolocks https://amzn.to/3UjV0sr 60 grit roloc sanding disks https://amzn.to/4aDJ9et Filming gear: Canon M50 camera https://amzn.to/3x53c3v Canon M50 AC adapter https://amzn.to/3JTaMpe Canon lens filters/protective covers https://amzn.to/3HO6fBQ Rode Wireless Go 2 https://amzn.to/46eIzl2 Smart Phone tripod with cold shoe mount https://amzn.to/3RSQUEP If you have any questions about the video, please feel free to comment and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Time me.... If you would like to keep up with behind the scenes info, pictures, and videos, follow us at https://www.instagram.com/way_of_the_wrench If you enjoyed the video and/or learned some cool tech tips, I would appreciate a share out on your social media so I can be inspired to create more videos and continue to make better content for you guys! Thanks for watching and if you hit the post notification bell, you will know when our next videos are out! If you have any ideas for future content for this new series, please leave a comment down below!! Love what you watched? Have a product you would like to see used/reviewed on our show? Let me know with a message on Instagram Very special thanks to Guillermo Vargas for all of his work on the new "How to Become a Gearhead" intro. Thanks bruh! It looks amazing. If you are looking for some custom advertising or graphic design of your own, hit him up on his Instagram Guillermo Zevallos Vargas or his website https://www.vargasportfolio.com/ Music for this very special episode by : Music To Wear Fingerless Gloves To by Punch Deck https://punchdeck.bandcamp.com Promoted by @RoyaltyFreePlanet - https://royaltyfreeplanet.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense Thanks to Teknoaxe for his royalty free music for our outro music. Please check out all of Teknoaxe's sweet music tracks! http://www.teknoaxe.com Outro music is Sythwave E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBxnY... Disclaimer: These videos are intended for entertainment and inspiration. Working in a woodshop, metalshop, or autoshop is dangerous without proper safety and experience. Always seek professional advice and training before using any power tools/machinery. If you have any uncertainty before performing any shop procedure, stop and learn a safe method/technique. Do not attempt anything simply because you saw it in one of my videos. Be smart, use common sense, respect your power tools/machines, and be safe.