Rear brakes 9" or 10"?
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Rear brakes 9" or 10"?
About to do the rear drum brakes on the old '96 XJ for the first time since I got it in 2007. Went in to O'reiley's for parts and they asked me to identify whether it was the 9" or 10" version...didn't know there was more than one size for my year.
How do I know what size brake I have?
Also, they're asking me if I want to replace everything...shoes, drum, etc, etc. Since it's been so long since the rears were done is there anything back there I can get away with not replacing? Or should I just do a full swap out of everything in the brakes I can get to? What's the name of all the parts I should be getting?
This'll be the first time I've done rear drum brakes so any additional advice would be muy helpful.
Thanks
How do I know what size brake I have?
Also, they're asking me if I want to replace everything...shoes, drum, etc, etc. Since it's been so long since the rears were done is there anything back there I can get away with not replacing? Or should I just do a full swap out of everything in the brakes I can get to? What's the name of all the parts I should be getting?
This'll be the first time I've done rear drum brakes so any additional advice would be muy helpful.
Thanks
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About to do the rear drum brakes on the old '96 XJ for the first time since I got it in 2007. Went in to O'reiley's for parts and they asked me to identify whether it was the 9" or 10" version...didn't know there was more than one size for my year. How do I know what size brake I have? Also, they're asking me if I want to replace everything...shoes, drum, etc, etc. Since it's been so long since the rears were done is there anything back there I can get away with not replacing? Or should I just do a full swap out of everything in the brakes I can get to? What's the name of all the parts I should be getting? This'll be the first time I've done rear drum brakes so any additional advice would be muy helpful. Thanks
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About to do the rear drum brakes on the old '96 XJ for the first time since I got it in 2007. Went in to O'reiley's for parts and they asked me to identify whether it was the 9" or 10" version...didn't know there was more than one size for my year.
How do I know what size brake I have?
Also, they're asking me if I want to replace everything...shoes, drum, etc, etc. Since it's been so long since the rears were done is there anything back there I can get away with not replacing? Or should I just do a full swap out of everything in the brakes I can get to? What's the name of all the parts I should be getting?
This'll be the first time I've done rear drum brakes so any additional advice would be muy helpful.
Thanks
How do I know what size brake I have?
Also, they're asking me if I want to replace everything...shoes, drum, etc, etc. Since it's been so long since the rears were done is there anything back there I can get away with not replacing? Or should I just do a full swap out of everything in the brakes I can get to? What's the name of all the parts I should be getting?
This'll be the first time I've done rear drum brakes so any additional advice would be muy helpful.
Thanks
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Figured out I got the 9" version. I'd like to do the disc conversion but since everything is still just all stock I'm opting for the slightly cheaper drum/shoe/wheel cylinder kit from Rock Auto...
https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/mor...nid=454&jpid=0
Just to make sure, is there anything else I'll need to order or does this kit replace everything that can be replaced? Best I can tell this is all I'll need, plus some speed bleeders maybe.
And is there maybe a cheaper alternative to brand name speed bleeders? Does Dorman make the same thing possibly?
https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/mor...nid=454&jpid=0
Just to make sure, is there anything else I'll need to order or does this kit replace everything that can be replaced? Best I can tell this is all I'll need, plus some speed bleeders maybe.
And is there maybe a cheaper alternative to brand name speed bleeders? Does Dorman make the same thing possibly?
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