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Wheel Cylinders?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Hooker, Feb 4, 2008.

  1. Feb 4, 2008
    Hooker

    Hooker Hookers do it in the rear

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    Stock 71 Dana 44 Rear axle... i need new brake cylinders..... mine are leaking like crazy..... i am 90% sure that i have 11" brakes.... wherre is the best place to get wheel cylinders? I looked on 4wd.com and found some for like $19. FLAPS wants $44. :flag:
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    You're sure you have 11" brakes? You measured?

    Stock would be 10"...
     
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    Hooker

    Hooker Hookers do it in the rear

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    I am not sure but PO said that they were 11 in. I guess i will have to measure it this week. Where do i measure?
    either way where is the best place to get the parts?
     
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    Hooker

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    timgr

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    Measure across the inside diameter of the drums. It will be exactly 10" or 11".
     
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    Hooker

    Hooker Hookers do it in the rear

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    Thanks.... so back to the original question... where is the best place/ brand to get these wheel cylinders?
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    I don't know that it matters much.

    I purchased my last set of 10" wheel cylinders from Turner 4wd. http://www.thejeep.com/
     
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    Hooker

    Hooker Hookers do it in the rear

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    Just got home and measured.... 10" for sure!!! thanks i will look for new parts tomorrow
     
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