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11" brake conversion: finally done!

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by Andy4802, May 21, 2007.

  1. May 21, 2007
    Andy4802

    Andy4802 Canadian Jeep junkie

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    well it took a lot longer than i thought it would... a one weekend project turned into 2 and a half weekends. Finally got the brakes completely done this morning... and WOW what a difference!!! :D
    I darn near put my head through the windshield on the first test.. no problems stopping now at all... even with the 35's on there.
    Sorry Rondog... i know you wanted me to take pics, but my camera crapped out on me last week :( Feel free to PM me though if you need any specific details. She stops on a dime now!! :)
     
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  2. May 21, 2007
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    IIRC I recommended a padded headband...did I not? ;)

    Good job - that's a great upgrade.
     
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    1969 CJ-5

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    Sweet!
     
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    Rondog

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    Very cool, good for you!!! I think I've finally got all the parts for mine, and I may actually be able to put them all together. I just have to finish my backing plates first. They're off an old mail Jeep, so they have a lot of miles on them. The shoes wore some grooves in the backing plates, and a couple of the grooves were actual holes. (How many miles does it take to wear grooves in the backing plates???) I tried to weld up the grooves, and did OK on most of them, but I made 3 of the holes even bigger.:shock: Never claimed to be a welder.:rofl:

    Anyway, when I get those fixed and all the welds ground smooth, then I can paint 'em and assemble all my new parts on.
     
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    jd7

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    :beer:
     
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    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    Ron - you gonna bring them down so I can fill yer holes up for you?
     
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    Rondog

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    Yes I am, as a matter of fact! I just gotta do some grinding on 'em first to get 'em ready for ya. What kinda beer do you prefer?
     
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    nickmil

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    That is so wrong on so many level's I don't know where to start!R)
    Nickmil
     
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    Rondog

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    Oh hush, Nick!
     
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    Andy4802

    Andy4802 Canadian Jeep junkie

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    Yes you did!! i actually thought about that when the brakes locked up!!

    Rondog... good luck buddy. you'll be happy with the upgrade!
     
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    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    Any dark beer works for me .. :stout: Guinness is always good :)

    Nickmil - You need a ladder to get up to the gutter, don't cha R)

    Now I just need to figure out why I only have reverse in my SM465 :(
     
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  12. May 22, 2007
    Rondog

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    I ain't skeered, I gots me a motorsickle hemmet!
     
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    nickmil

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    Yup. Comes from being around all these College students all day!R)
    I'll go to my corner now. Just send me some Cheeto's and :beer: .

    11" brake conversion is one of the best things for these old Jeeps except maybe Discs or a Saginaw conversion. Congrats! You'll be very happy you did it. Nickmil
     
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    NoFlyZone

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    Did you do all four? I have the parts but they are still attached to the narrow track D30 and I'm thinking I will just put the whole thing under there.
     
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    Andy4802

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    Yup.. i bought two sets... seperately from 2 members of this forum. both were from the front of 75 and a 76 cj if memory serves correctly. I bought the smaller wheel cylinders for the set that i used in the back and they were good to go.
     
    Andy4802, May 22, 2007
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