What kind of disc brakes do GMC trucks have?
Disc Brake Kit, Drum to Disc Conversion, Rear, Chevy, GMC, with 11 in. Drum Brakes, Kit Disc Brakes, Extreme-Plus, Front, Cross-Drilled/Slotted Rotors, 6-Piston Calipers, Black, Chevy, GMC, Pickup, Kit Super Truck R1 , rear disc brake conversion with built in parking brake assembly – 73-87 Chevy 1/2ton – 6-Lug- black powder coat
How big is the front brake drum size?
You can also measure the thickness of the drum. There is over 1/4″ difference in thickness between the 10″ & the 11″ shoes. The 10″ x 2.24″. The 11″ x 2-3/4″. Take the drum off and take it with you when you buy the parts. I changed the front brakes an now I want to take care of the rear. I pulled a wheel and I did not see a 10 or 11.
Do you need wheel cylinders or brake drums?
Murphy’s Law says if there are 2 choices you will always get the wrong one, <G> Another reason to pull the wheels is you may need a hardware kit and if you don’t pull the wheels,, you will need wheel cylinders for sure! I changed the front brakes an now I want to take care of the rear.
Disc Brake Kit, Drum to Disc Conversion, Rear, Chevy, GMC, with 11 in. Drum Brakes, Kit Disc Brakes, Extreme-Plus, Front, Cross-Drilled/Slotted Rotors, 6-Piston Calipers, Black, Chevy, GMC, Pickup, Kit Super Truck R1 , rear disc brake conversion with built in parking brake assembly – 73-87 Chevy 1/2ton – 6-Lug- black powder coat
How big are the drums on a disc brake?
Found it finally. JB5 code in the glove box is the 10 inch drums. glad you found it. Good luck with the brake job. Let us know how it goes. I have done disc brakes before but never drums and I am interested to hear some thoughts on the project. Most drums also say the sizes on them, stamped on the side. JBRollo wrote: Found it finally.
Where are disc brakes mounted on a car?
They are mounted on the front axle and often the rear as well. To stop a wheel (and your car), a disc brake uses a caliper fitted with brake pads to grab a spinning disc, or rotor. The caliper is an assembly mounted to the vehicle with a bracket so it frames the rotor. It looks and functions like a c-clamp. It contains:
How are drum brakes attached to the wheel?
A rubber piston seal that prevents brake fluid leakage and retracts the piston when the brakes release. A dust boot to keep contaminants out of the cylinder. Anti-rattle clips that keep the brake pads stable. The rotor is made of cast iron or a steel/cast iron composite. It’s attached to the wheel hub and turns with the wheel.