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Rear Brake Question.

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Tom_Hartz, Jul 29, 2022.

  1. Tom_Hartz

    Tom_Hartz Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Can you put 11" drum brakes on a 1955 rear differential? I have them on my 67 but I'm not sure about the earlier ones.
     
    Tom_Hartz, Jul 29, 2022
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  2. Oldpappy

    Oldpappy A.C. Fults - Curmudgeon at large 2022 Sponsor

    Sure can, it is the same configuration as the 67. I have put 11" drum brakes on CJ2A, CJ3A, and CJ5 Jeeps. The rear backing plates for the later Jeeps with a flanged axle can be used by drilling two holes, or 11" front backing plates from several early 70s Jeeps, Broncos, or IH Scout II are what I have typically used as they are easier to source than the rear plates with E-brakes.
     
    Oldpappy, Jul 29, 2022
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  3. Oldpappy

    Oldpappy A.C. Fults - Curmudgeon at large 2022 Sponsor

    If you need 11" backing plates that will work I have a few extra.
     
    Oldpappy, Jul 29, 2022
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  4. Tom_Hartz

    Tom_Hartz Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Thanks but I think I have found a set of rears and may do a Dana 30 narrow track for the front. I will keep it in mind.
     
    Tom_Hartz, Jul 29, 2022
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