Accuride Corp. announced the introduction of the Gunite Silver lightweight brake drum. Part of the Accuride Wheel End Solutions brand, the new 4000X drum is a full-cast brake drum that, according to the company, offers a 12.5-lb weight savings over standard full-cast drums.
Features and benefits of the new Gunite Silver lightweight brake drum include uniform heat dissipation from consistent section thickness. The new drum has been tested to exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 (FMVSS) dynamometer requirements.