The aftermarket business unit of Webb Wheel Products Inc. announced the availability of the high performing, lightweight Webb Vortex brake drum for aftermarket replacement needs. Part number 76864, a 16 1/2 x 7 drum weighing 100 lbs. produced from standard gray iron metallurgy, is an alternative replacement drum for more expensive steel shelled or other lightweight drums used in rear and trailer applications, the manufacturer said.
The patent-pending Webb Vortex design profile with reinforcing center band and ribs results in a conventional gray iron brake drum that weighs less, but does not compromise the structural integrity, reliability, and braking capabilities expected in heavier drums. According to the maker, the advanced technology contour adds 15 percent to the surface area and conducts heat away from the brake surface for superior heat dissipation and maximum lining life. FMVSS 121 test results indicate that the Webb Vortex runs 75 degrees F. to 175 degrees F. cooler than competitive drums, is structurally strong and has exceptional stopping performance. Additional test data and other performance criteria for the Webb Vortex drum can be found at http://www.webbwheel.com.
