Crown Brake Drum CR080968 – E-4031

This brake drum is built for Crown lift trucks, providing the rotating surface that the brake shoes press against to slow and stop the truck. As a drum-style brake component, it works by friction contact along its inner circumference rather than the flat-disc contact used in disc brake systems.

The drum measures 6.1 inches long by 6.15 inches wide by 2.1 inches tall, and weighs 7.5 pounds, dimensions and weight consistent with a cast metal drum sized for a lift truck's drive axle brake assembly. Its substantial weight reflects the solid construction needed to absorb repeated braking heat without warping.

As a wear item, the inner surface of a brake drum gradually wears and can develop grooves or glazing from repeated contact with the brake shoes, and a worn or scored drum reduces braking effectiveness even when the shoes themselves are in good condition. Common signs of a drum needing replacement include reduced stopping power, a grinding or scraping sound during braking, or uneven brake engagement. Replacing a worn drum alongside the brake shoes restores full, even braking contact across the drum surface on Crown lift trucks.