another one in a long series of dumb questions

[cornishbob]

front brake. how are they measued. 7" and 8". ive assumed mine is an 8" but quick measure with a screwdriver and my thumb in the approx place put my drum at 9 1/4" diameter. that threw me a bit. i approximated the radius with said screwdriver and thumb combination. i cant believe i was over 1/2" out

yes i know i should be back out there with a tape but its a bit chilly and my tape isnt to hand

[rustyboots]

please note this is not my info,as i know nothing

Offline Beezageezauk
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Re: how do you measure it? (front brake)
« Reply #2 on: 17.08. 2014 17:56 »
Hi Derek,

The outside diameter of the alloy brake plates measures approximately 8 3/8" for the 7inch and 9 1/4" for the 8inch.  But as Bill states the 7" and 8" is the actual brake drum diameter.

Beezageezauk.

[cornishbob]

its amazing how accurate a screwdriver and a thumb can measure