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11" Brake Shoes

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by OzFin, Dec 19, 2023.

  1. OzFin

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

    What is the current preferred brand of 11" brake shoes you all would recommend?
    I need to do a complete brake job and the last time I bought new replacement shoes was many years ago, I can't remember if they were NAPA, O'Riley's, AutoZone, Auto Value or whatever.
    I have manual brakes so I am looking for organic shoes. I would rather go with bonded over riveted.
    Any recommendations?
    Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. Stakebed

    Stakebed Member

    I used NAPA shoes 3 years ago and remain satisfied with them.
     
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  3. Oldpappy

    Oldpappy A.C. Fults - Curmudgeon at large 2022 Sponsor

    The last ones I bought were from NAPA, but probably the same thing at other FLAPS.
     
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  4. Lockman

    Lockman OK.....Now I Get It . 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    OZ...... I used the Powerstop from Rock Auto . 4 years & wearing very well. Just the rears on mine , though.
     
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  5. Ol Fogie

    Ol Fogie 74 cj5 304, 1943 mb

    I was disappointed with the last 11 in shoes I bought. No matter where you buy them the new linings are going to be about 1/2 the thickness they were 10 years ago. I did a lot of research and found that most if not all brake shoes are coming from china and are very substandard, Not only are the linings very thin but the entire shoes are often poor alignment, attachment holes off alignment, parking brake pin hole wrong size ect. The lining on the new ones were about the same as my old shoes that had 30k on them. I looked unsuccessfully for someone to reline my old shoes but I still have them just in case. Lesson learned, never throw away anything, you never know when you might not be able to replace with something better.
     
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  6. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    What's in a name? I'm not sure anymore but I see Bendix, Raybestos, Bosch & AC Delco's on Rockauto.com.
     
  7. Ol Fogie

    Ol Fogie 74 cj5 304, 1943 mb

    My experience, brand name means very little any more. and the positive reviews of an item is of little help either.
     
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  8. Daryl

    Daryl Sponsor

    Whatever 228 Amazon is delivering that day. Quick search gave 13 options.
     
    Last edited: Dec 19, 2023
  9. Rick Whitson

    Rick Whitson Detroit Area 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I have a set of 11" finned drums if anyone wants them, good shape, contact me. Rick
     
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  10. OzFin

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

    Thanks for the responses.
    It is indeed a gamble buying based on name alone. As stated in the responses, many brand name products are not what they used to be, that's why I solicited personal recommendations from the members here.
     
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