DuraGo BD8998-01 Brake Drum - Rear

DuraGo BD8998-01 Rear Brake Drum

The DuraGo Titanium Series brake drum is built for rear brake service on select Chevrolet and GMC applications, including Chevrolet Express 1500, GMC Savana 1500, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet C1500 Suburban, GMC C1500 Suburban, and GMC Yukon. Part number BD8998-01 combines a corrosion-resistant exterior coating with a titanium gray finish that suits open-wheel vehicle designs.

Key Features

• Cast iron / steel top construction for brake service durability
• Rust-resistant coating on the exterior, hat, and edge
• Outer cooling fins for heat management
• 5-bolt pattern with 127 mm bolt circle diameter
• Nominal drum diameter: 11.15 in. (283.3 mm)
• Maximum discard diameter: 11.24 in. (285.5 mm)
• Brake surface width: 3.31 in. (84 mm)
• Outside diameter: 13.39 in. (340 mm)
• Center hole diameter: 3.1 in. (78.8 mm)

Detailed Description

DuraGo BD8998-01 is a rear brake drum engineered in an ISO-certified factory to meet fit, form, and function requirements. The composite construction, cast iron / steel top material, and corrosion-resistant coating support long-term service in demanding brake applications. This brake drum is a direct-fit option for rear brake drum replacement on 1992-2002 Chevrolet and GMC trucks, SUVs, and vans listed in the fitment data, including 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 rear and 1996-2002 GMC Savana 1500 rear. This part cross-references GM OE numbers 15048488 and 15650085 for the same application.

What This Brake Drum Helps Address

• Rear brake pulsation caused by worn or out-of-spec drum surfaces
• Corrosion on the drum exterior, hat, and edge
• Reduced braking consistency from heat buildup
• Noise or vibration related to drum wear
• Service replacement needs on Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet C1500 Suburban, GMC C1500 Suburban, and GMC Yukon rear brake systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify drum diameter, bolt pattern, and brake surface width before installation. Measure the existing drum against the discard diameter specification and confirm rear axle application for your vehicle. For best results, inspect shoes, hardware, and wheel cylinders during brake service, and clean the hub mounting surface before installing the new drum. Fits 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 1500, rear. Fits 1996-2002 GMC Savana 1500, rear. Fits 1998-2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, rear. Fits 1994-1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban, rear. Fits 1994-1999 GMC C1500 Suburban, rear. Fits 1998-1999 GMC Yukon, rear. Fits 1992-1993 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban, rear. Fits 1992-1993 GMC C1500 Suburban, rear.

Quality Assurance

DuraGo manufactures this Titanium Series brake drum in an ISO-certified facility and builds it to meet fit, form, and function requirements. The corrosion-resistant coating and titanium gray finish are part of the product design for lasting exterior protection and a cleaner appearance on open-wheel vehicles.