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Old 04-13-2009, 12:55 PM
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Anyone know what size brakes shoes I need? Apparently they made two sizes. I've got the Dana 35 if that is how you can tell or not.

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measure the drum with a tape
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10 inch drums have fins... 9 inchers do not

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/9-10-inch-rear-brakes-13571/
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So just measure from the O.D. after I pop off the wheel?

Where are the fins? on the outside?
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Okay so the outside of the drum has ridges on it, and the outside diameter measures like 10 1/2 inches or so.

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Okay so the outside of the drum has ridges on it, and the outside diameter measures like 10 1/2 inches or so.

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If you have fins on the outside they are 10" drums, if the outside is smooth they are 9" drums. If they measure 10.5" then 10" it is.
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yes you got 10
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