Original equipment manufacturers for installation on the original equipment and for their aftermarket sales

Axle manufacturers that supply axle assemblies with wheel-ends to OEMs

Transit authorities for servicing their fleets

Heavy-duty distributors of brake drums often stock for local distribution to fleets in quantities required

Owner operated bus fleets small and large procure standard brake drums directly

Golden Year Co. has proprietary metallurgy for transit applications with specific strengthening and hardening elements for improved performance and high-temperature creep resistance. Recent economic factors are driving the industry away from this superior metallurgy. Golden Year Co. recommends use of the right product for safety applications in transit.

Golden Year Co. offers special-designed transit brake drums to meet the industry demands:

Regular and undersized drums with brake face 0.040 undersize

Vented drums to increase cooling during vehicle operation

Ribbed exterior (vertical or horizontal) drums to provide structural integrity and improved heat dissipation

Low run out to eliminate need for turning drums before installation

Golden Year Co. pilots for superior piloting and good braking concentricity