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rockosocko Aug 18, 2025 10:55 AM

10" brake drum models?
 
Good morning guys n gals.
I've had close to a dozen xj's and don't think I've ever had one with 10" brakes in rear. Which ones had the 10" upgrade and will that swap to the 8.25 axles?
And how wide are the 10" shoes? Are they the same 2.5" like the 9"?

Thanks

Wrongholefool Aug 18, 2025 11:27 AM

I think the 10 inch drum setup was on the tow package xj with a dana44 rear. not sure if itll swap to the 8.25. Might have been 87-89 maybe...

MKP Aug 18, 2025 12:39 PM

Near as I can tell, the 10-inch brakes were only available on the Dana 44. Also, the 9-inch brakes make up for their lack in diameter with a 2.5" wide shoe over the 10-inch's 1.75" wide shoe

XJ2MTNS Aug 19, 2025 05:32 AM

I believe the "police package" models had the 10" also.

XJ2MTNS Aug 19, 2025 07:09 AM


Originally Posted by rockosocko (Post 3732539)
Good morning guys n gals.
I've had close to a dozen xj's and don't think I've ever had one with 10" brakes in rear. Which ones had the 10" upgrade and will that swap to the 8.25 axles?
And how wide are the 10" shoes? Are they the same 2.5" like the 9"?

Thanks


I just double checked because I remembered seeing the 10" as a option on rockauto when I was buying everything for my '00 XJ. I just kept the 9" set up.

The 10" drum has a brake surface width spec listed as 2.13"

I feel like you would need new backing plate for it to work if you already have the 9". Unless you found it from a worthy doner vehicle, it may acutally be easier to swap to disc on the rear.

rockosocko Aug 19, 2025 10:11 AM

Thanks Guys.. I was just wondering. The stock setup works well for now but I think I'll swap over to the Grand's rear disc and prop valve when I get the V8 in her.


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