brake shoe size?

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kymtnman

NAXJA Forum User

Location

ky

• Dec 13, 2011

• #1

is there a way to determine whether the rear shoes on my 97 are 9.5" or 10" without taking every thing apart first? 4.0 5-speed with chry.rear end.
thanks,& Merry Christmas to all

 

JrTxJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Canton, MA

• Dec 13, 2011

• #2

a non confirmed way I've used is if the outside of the drum is smooth vs finned. not saying 100% of the time, but the smooth are 9", the finned are usually 10".

 

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ChiXJeff

Curmudgeon

NAXJA Member

Location

SE MN

• Dec 13, 2011

• #3

I'd bet that you have 9" drums, not 9.5, and probably not 10". The max safe diameter should be cast into the outer surface at the rim, and is visible when the wheel is taken off. If the measurement is 228-230mm, you've got 9" drums.

 

hubs97xj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Fort Wayne, IN

• Dec 13, 2011

• #4

My 97 has the C8.25 axle and 9x2.5" brakes.