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Part #: 2079R

Raybestos 2079R Brake Drum - Front or Rear

R-Line, Front and Rear
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📦R-Line, Front and Rear
🚗Fitment: Chevrolet and GMC, C20, C20 Suburban, C2500, C2500 Suburban, G30, K20, K20 Suburban, K2500, K2500 Suburban, P20, and P2500
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Reliable Brake Drum for Chevrolet and GMC Trucks

The Raybestos R-Line 2079R brake drum is engineered to meet the braking needs of Chevrolet and GMC heavy-duty trucks. Designed with precise dimensions and cooling features, this brake drum ensures consistent performance and durability for models like the Chevrolet C20 and GMC K2500 Suburban.

Key Features of Raybestos R-Line 2079R Brake Drum

  • Outside diameter of 13.700 inches for proper fitment
  • Depth measurement of 3.520 inches ensuring optimal contact surface
  • Equipped with outer cooling fins to help dissipate heat effectively
  • Nominal drum diameter of 11.200 inches for accurate braking response
  • 8 stud/lug holes with a diameter of 0.622 inches for secure mounting

Detailed Description and Specifications

The Raybestos R-Line 2079R brake drum is designed specifically for select Chevrolet and GMC trucks, including the C20, C20 Suburban, C2500, C2500 Suburban, G30, K20, K20 Suburban, K2500, K2500 Suburban, P20, and P2500 models. With an outside diameter of 13.700 inches and a depth of 3.520 inches, this brake drum provides the necessary surface area for effective braking. The inclusion of outer cooling fins enhances heat dissipation, reducing the risk of brake fade during heavy use. The 8 stud/lug hole configuration with a 0.622-inch diameter ensures compatibility with factory wheel setups. The nominal drum diameter of 11.200 inches aligns with OEM specifications for consistent braking performance.

About the Raybestos R-Line Product Line

The R-Line by Raybestos is a product line focused on delivering reliable and durable brake components for a range of vehicles. This line emphasizes quality materials and precise manufacturing to meet or exceed OEM standards. The 2079R brake drum is part of this line, offering a balance of performance and longevity for Chevrolet and GMC trucks requiring dependable braking solutions.

Common Applications and Problem Solving

  • Replacement for worn or scored brake drums on Chevrolet C20 and GMC K2500 Suburban
  • Addresses brake noise caused by uneven drum surfaces
  • Helps restore proper braking performance and pedal feel
  • Reduces heat buildup during heavy towing or hauling
  • Prevents premature brake component wear due to overheating

Installation Notes and Tips

Ensure the brake drum is compatible with your specific Chevrolet or GMC model before installation. Clean the hub surface thoroughly to prevent misalignment. Check the stud/lug holes for proper fitment with your wheel assembly. It is recommended to inspect brake shoes and hardware during installation to maintain overall braking system integrity.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Raybestos R-Line brake drums are manufactured to meet strict quality standards, ensuring reliable performance and durability. While specific warranty details for part number 2079R are not provided here, Raybestos products typically come with a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Consult product documentation or the manufacturer for exact warranty terms.

BrandRaybestos
Part Number2079R
PositionR-Line, Front and Rear
Outside Diameter0.539
Outside Diameter13.700
Depth3.520
Depth89.400
Outer Cooling FinsYes
Nominal Drum Diameter0.441
Nominal Drum Diameter11.200
Stud/Lug Hole Quantity8
Stud/Lug Hole Diameter0.622
Stud/Lug Hole Diameter15.800

This part fits 79 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelPositionNotes
1984ChevroletG30Rearwithout Dual Rear Wheels; with 11 IN Brakes; R-Line
1984GMCG3500Rear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; without Dual Rear Wheels; R-Line
1983ChevroletG30Rearwithout Dual Rear Wheels; with 11 IN Brakes; R-Line
1983GMCG3500Rear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; without Dual Rear Wheels; R-Line
1982ChevroletG30Rearwithout Dual Rear Wheels; with 11 IN Brakes; R-Line
1982GMCG3500Rear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; without Dual Rear Wheels; R-Line
1981ChevroletG30Rearwithout Dual Rear Wheels; with 11 IN Brakes; R-Line
1981GMCG3500Rear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; without Dual Rear Wheels; R-Line
1980ChevroletC20FrontDrum Brake Shoe Hold Down Kit - Fits 11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; R-Line
1980ChevroletC20Rear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1980ChevroletC20 SuburbanRear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1980ChevroletG30Rearwithout Dual Rear Wheels; with 11 IN Brakes; R-Line
1980ChevroletK20Rear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1980ChevroletK20 SuburbanRear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1980ChevroletP20FrontCompatibility with 11 inch drum brake shoe hold down spring and bleeder screw.; R-Line
1980GMCC2500FrontCompatibility with 11 inch drum brake shoe hold down spring and bleeder screw.; R-Line
1980GMCC2500RearExcept DANA Axle; with 11 IN Brakes; R-Line
1980GMCC2500 SuburbanRear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1980GMCG3500Rear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; without Dual Rear Wheels; R-Line
1980GMCK2500RearCompatibility with 11 inch drum brake shoe hold down spring and bleeder screw.; R-Line
1980GMCK2500 SuburbanRearCompatibility with 11 inch drum brake shoe hold down spring and bleeder screw.; R-Line
1980GMCP2500RearCompatibility with 11 inch drum brake shoe hold down spring and bleeder screw.; R-Line
1979ChevroletC20FrontDrum Brake Shoe Hold Down Kit - Fits 11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; R-Line
1979ChevroletC20Rear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1979ChevroletC20 SuburbanFrontDrum Brake Shoe Hold Down Kit - Fits 11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; R-Line
1979ChevroletC20 SuburbanRear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1979ChevroletG30Rearwithout Dual Rear Wheels; with 11 IN Brakes; R-Line
1979ChevroletK20Rear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1979ChevroletK20 SuburbanRear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1979ChevroletP20FrontCompatibility with 11 inch drum brake shoe hold down spring and bleeder screw.; R-Line
1979GMCC2500FrontCompatibility with 11 inch drum brake shoe hold down spring and bleeder screw.; R-Line
1979GMCC2500RearExcept DANA Axle; with 11 IN Brakes; R-Line
1979GMCC2500 SuburbanRear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1979GMCG3500Rearwithout Dual Rear Wheels; with 11 IN Brakes; R-Line
1979GMCK2500RearCompatibility with 11 inch drum brake shoe hold down spring and bleeder screw.; R-Line
1979GMCK2500 SuburbanRearCompatibility with 11 inch drum brake shoe hold down spring and bleeder screw.; R-Line
1979GMCP2500FrontCompatibility with 11 inch drum brake shoe hold down spring and bleeder screw.; R-Line
1979GMCP2500RearCompatibility with 11 inch drum brake shoe hold down spring and bleeder screw.; R-Line
1978ChevroletC20FrontDrum Brake Shoe Hold Down Kit - Fits 11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; R-Line
1978ChevroletC20Rear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1978ChevroletC20 SuburbanRear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1978ChevroletG30Rearwithout Dual Rear Wheels; with 11 IN Brakes; R-Line
1978ChevroletK20Rear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1978ChevroletK20 SuburbanRear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1978ChevroletP20FrontCompatibility with 11 inch drum brake shoe hold down spring and bleeder screw.; R-Line
1978GMCG35Rearwithout Dual Rear Wheels; with 11 IN Brakes; R-Line
1977ChevroletC20FrontDrum Brake Shoe Hold Down Kit - Fits 11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; R-Line
1977ChevroletC20Rear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1977ChevroletC20 SuburbanRear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1977ChevroletG30Rearwithout Dual Rear Wheels; with 11 IN Brakes; R-Line
1977ChevroletK20Rear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1977ChevroletK20 SuburbanRear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1977ChevroletP20FrontCompatibility with 11 inch drum brake shoe hold down spring and bleeder screw.; R-Line
1977GMCG35Rearwithout Dual Rear Wheels; with 11 IN Brakes; R-Line
1976ChevroletC20FrontDrum Brake Shoe Hold Down Kit - Fits 11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; R-Line
1976ChevroletC20Rear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1976ChevroletC20 SuburbanRear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1976ChevroletG30Rearwithout Dual Rear Wheels; with 11 IN Brakes; R-Line
1976ChevroletK20Rear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1976ChevroletK20 SuburbanRear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1976ChevroletP20FrontCompatibility with 11 inch drum brake shoe hold down spring and bleeder screw.; R-Line
1976ChevroletP20FrontDrum Brake Shoe Hold Down Kit - Fits 11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; R-Line
1976GMCG35Rearwithout Dual Rear Wheels; with 11 IN Brakes; R-Line
1975ChevroletC20FrontDrum Brake Shoe Hold Down Kit - Fits 11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; R-Line
1975ChevroletC20Rear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1975ChevroletC20 SuburbanRear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1975ChevroletG30Rearwithout Dual Rear Wheels; with 11 IN Brakes; R-Line
1975ChevroletK20Rear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1975ChevroletK20 SuburbanRear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1975ChevroletP20FrontDrum Brake Shoe Hold Down Kit - Fits 11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; R-Line
1975ChevroletP20FrontCompatibility with 11 inch drum brake shoe hold down spring and bleeder screw.; R-Line
1975GMCG35Rearwithout Dual Rear Wheels; with 11 IN Brakes; R-Line
1974ChevroletC20 SuburbanRear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1974ChevroletK20 SuburbanRear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1974GMCG35/G3500 VanFrontwithout Dual Rear Wheels; with 11 IN Brakes; R-Line
1974GMCG35/G3500 VanRearwithout Dual Rear Wheels; with 11 IN Brakes; R-Line
1973ChevroletC20 SuburbanRear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1973ChevroletK20 SuburbanRear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line
1972ChevroletK20 SuburbanRear11 5/32" X 2 3/4" Brake Shoe; Except DANA Axle; R-Line

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

1076122.66005123.6600514.8259.85140276177-3182014702036720792079DGS2079R212114-C230763-12703451314602079484752-603055251156030562608296263190665505788-4400581-12505181-6029488-440058847AD8605AD8605EBD1059BD1985FBD282BD60305BD8847BD88470D2079G2079K2079X21538YH140276YH6232

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.

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