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Measuring the drum brakes?

Old Jan 12, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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I was about to buy some stuff to rebuild my rear drums but I don't know what size my drums are...Does anyone know how to measure drum brakes?
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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Pull the drum off and measure across the inside. Measure the width while you're at it. You may need it.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 04:56 PM
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most are 9.5inch drums unless you have the D44 or police package then they're 10.5
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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Nope just regular dana 35
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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should be 9" x 3"
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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Cool thanks!
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 11:48 PM
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Most cases it will also be stamped on the outside of the drum.
It will read "Maximum Diameter 9.060" or 10.060
Sometimes I have seen it in MM, so just convert it to inches.
230.0mm=9.060"

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