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How to identify Jeep brakes

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Roboter, Apr 1, 2006.

  1. Apr 1, 2006
    Roboter

    Roboter Klaatu Barada Jeepto

    Loomis California
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    Hey guys, I put out a wanted ad for 11 inch Jeep brakes in my local area. I got a response from someone who said they have a set in excellent condition. I'm guessing the backing plates, drums and all the guts. Other than the obvious way of telling brake size via a ruler, how can I tell if they are from a Jeep and the right ones I need? Factory stamp markings, serial numbers etc?

    I don't wanna get taken if I can help it. :rofl:

    TIA! :beer:
     
    Roboter, Apr 1, 2006
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  2. Apr 1, 2006
    Steamer

    Steamer Thick and gritty!

    SW OR
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    Harry, I think the bolt pattern for the backing plate is the key. Match that and then remember that the big brakes don't don't fit with a lot of more or less stock wheels. Whatever you gotta do, they are worth every dime as far as brakes go. Good luck!
     
    Steamer, Apr 1, 2006
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  3. Apr 1, 2006
    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Tantallon, Nova...
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    Harry, one thing to watch out for is that the early trucks & wagons used 11" brakes but they wern't self adjusting, they have cams like the 9" ones. I bought a set not realizing what they were, total waste of money :(

    IMHO these arn't a goood candidate for an upgrade, nothing on these is interchangeable with the later 70's style :(.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Apr 1, 2006
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  4. Apr 1, 2006
    willysnut

    willysnut Banned

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    Here's a pic from my installation, the important thing is the 6 bolt circular pattern, also go to the forum section of this website for a list of donor vehicles and more pics. This one is from a CJ mid seventies vintage and is self-adjusting. Hope this helps. It is actually a front brake setup that is installed on the rear(I have an D18 Emerg brake that works good)
    P/ns I have are- Bendix 3201048R, 318447L

    Have him send you a pic that you can post here we can help.
     
    willysnut, Apr 1, 2006
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