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Brake Pads

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by cj573, Apr 18, 2021.

  1. cj573

    cj573 Member

    I have a cj5 73 with 11 inch rotors on the front. I am having a hard time finding brake pads. Everything I find is for drum. What year do I need to get.
     
    cj573, Apr 18, 2021
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  2. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    The '73 CJ-5 came with drum brakes. Disk brakes were not available. If you have disk brakes, whatever you have, it's been swapped in.

    First year for optional disk brakes in a CJ-5 was 1977. Without knowing more, that's a reasonable first guess.
     
    timgr, Apr 18, 2021
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  3. bigjohn

    bigjohn Active Member

    If not that the other common swap could be early s-10 or sidekick calipers
     
    bigjohn, Apr 18, 2021
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  4. Fireball

    Fireball Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    ...and half ton 70s Chevy was another popular swap at one time. You'll need to post some pictures so folks on the forum can help identify them.
     
    Fireball, Apr 18, 2021
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