You can drill brake drums as well.
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The Herb Adams mod consists of drilling five 1" holes in the face of the drum on the flat areas between the studs and outboard of the stud circle. The backing plate is also drilled. This uses the motion of the drum to pump air through the brakes and help cool them. The modification instructions never mention drilling the braking surface of the ...
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That really helps if you drive through standing water.
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