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12-16-2023 11:26 AM |
Re: Drum Brake Size Question
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Originally Posted by DBear
(Post 9265372)
I have a 71 K10 Suburban 4x4, with front disc and rear drums. I am assuming that my rear drums are 2"x11". The parts store has option for a 2 3/4"x 11 5/32" drums. Are the larger size better braking performance? If so, can my drums be converted to the larger sized drums...and what all would that intel? Thank you in advance
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I'm not sure on this earlier generation, but the HD drum option for Squarebody trucks utilizes an offset backing plate specific to the wider 2 3/4 brake shoe set-up vs the standard backing plate.
The set-up has the offset backing plate, beefier drum, & wider brake shoes. It's also worth noting that 15" wheels are limited on backspacing when using this combo because the beefier drum can/will cause interference @ the barrel of the wheel. |
