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DJ brakes on CJ3B

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by hogboy, Aug 12, 2008.

  1. Aug 12, 2008
    hogboy

    hogboy New Member

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    I found 2 postal jeeps at the local Pick and Pull. The drums look to be 10 inch ( I didn't have my tape). Even though they are 2 wheel drive the front hubs look to be the same as the 4X4. Will these backing plates and drums fit my 61 CJ3B? The yard wants 25.00 per axle. Are the 10 inch worth the trouble or should I hold out for the 11 inchers? Thanks
     
    hogboy, Aug 12, 2008
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  2. Aug 12, 2008
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    The parts for 10" drums are getting really hard to find, I would hold out for the 11" brakes.

    There are many vehicles that make good donors for 11" brake parts.
     
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  3. Aug 13, 2008
    jeeper50

    jeeper50 jeeps 'till I die

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    X2 on the 11"ers
     
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    timgr

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    Yep. :iagree:

    Your time and effort has to count for something. May as well do it right with 11" brakes.
     
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  5. Aug 13, 2008
    hogboy

    hogboy New Member

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    Thanks for the input Guys! The cheap price went to my head1
     
    hogboy, Aug 13, 2008
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    jeep2003

    jeep2003 Well-Known Member

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    I like the 10's because you can use the same pads on the front and back :)
     
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    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    If you put 11" on front and back you can do the same and have much better stopping and much better availability of parts. Disc brakes have pads, drum brakes have shoes;).
     
    nickmil, Aug 13, 2008
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