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Old 11-03-2009, 04:30 PM
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ok, ive had tons of trouble buying brake bands. i have a 4in brake drum. so do i get a 4 in band or a 4.5 in band. and right now i have a rod brake system, should i change to cable.

is cable or rod better?
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Have you tried here? 4" brake band
Rod is better IMO. Doesn't stretch or wear out.
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ok so rod is better but. what aboutr sixe would i want 4in or 4.5in?

i have 4in drum
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Mine came as a set. 4" drum with 4" band.
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thanks for the reply. and the link was a good site. going to look into buying it.
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Or upgrade to disc brake
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