Can 12" trailer brake drums be turned?

[Dozer]

We just put new pads and backers on a bobcat trailer. The drums didnt look very good but we need the trailer tonite with the snow coming so we put it back together. The brakes dont work very well at all now. I drug it around all afternoon checking equipment and adusted them 4 times now. I am hoping they will wear into the drums.

Can those drums be turned or do I need to get new ones?

[Scott K]

I would check the cost of new drums, if they are like vehicles now days, it is cheaper to install new drums, and rotors then it is to machine the old ones.

[countyline]

I had all four of mine turned for $25.00 each.

[cam7069]

+1 new ones are $100. each

[flyfisher03]

Just make sure they are still going to be in spec after turning.