1. Registration trouble? Please use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom right corner of the page and your issue will be resolved.
    Dismiss Notice

brakes on willys

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by Dingado, Dec 4, 2011.

  1. Dec 4, 2011
    Dingado

    Dingado New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2011
    Messages:
    40
    Is there a set of brake cylinders 1 1/4" so a guy can put them on the front and put 1" on the back for more braking power?
     
    Dingado, Dec 4, 2011
    #1
  2. Dec 4, 2011
    jasonjp62

    jasonjp62 Member

    Pennsboro WV.
    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2009
    Messages:
    799
    jasonjp62, Dec 4, 2011
    #2
  3. Dec 4, 2011
    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    At the foot of...
    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2010
    Messages:
    7,190
    x2
    Mine with 11" drums stops great (unless they get wet)
     
    colojeepguy, Dec 4, 2011
    #3
  4. Dec 4, 2011
    ralf

    ralf New Member

    Fayetteville WV
    Joined:
    Mar 14, 2010
    Messages:
    33
    [​IMG]
     
    ralf, Dec 4, 2011
    #4
  5. Dec 4, 2011
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Happy Valley, OR
    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2002
    Messages:
    12,529
    Upgrading the wheel cylinders can improve braking, but then you just risk overheating the drums and shoes. Upgrade to 11" or convert to disc. Using the search function there are tons of posts on this and there are writeups in the technical section on both conversions. If you can't or don't want to search out the parts yourself there are companies like R&P that offer virtual bolt on kits for both.
     
    nickmil, Dec 4, 2011
    #5
  6. Dec 8, 2011
    Dingado

    Dingado New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2011
    Messages:
    40
    By converting to 11" I take it it's backing plates and drums from the pickup,or jeepster?
     
    Dingado, Dec 8, 2011
    #6
  7. Dec 8, 2011
    jasonjp62

    jasonjp62 Member

    Pennsboro WV.
    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2009
    Messages:
    799
    I got mine from a 75 or 76 postal jeep, front was a bolt on deal, the back I had to drill 2 holes in each backing plate and bolt them on, And you can get most of the parts from your local flaps. very easy upgrade and very well worth it. if you wheel your rig you could drill your drums.

    http://www.earlycj5.com/technical/brakes/early-cj-drilled-11-drums/
     
    jasonjp62, Dec 8, 2011
    #7
  8. Dec 8, 2011
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Happy Valley, OR
    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2002
    Messages:
    12,529
    Definitely do a search. Lots of vehicles have appropriate parts for the brake upgrades.
     
    nickmil, Dec 8, 2011
    #8
  9. Dec 10, 2011
    j54mitsu

    j54mitsu Member

    Alexandria, VA
    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2010
    Messages:
    123
    I'm another vote for the upgrade... 2 days after I did mine a person pulled out in front of me, my old brakes would have had me t bone them, with the new ones I was able to safely swerve and have time to blare the horn and finger. Ah, gotta love DC traffic.
     
    j54mitsu, Dec 10, 2011
    #9
New Posts