a bum with money Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I admit it. I don't want to take the front/rear wheels off till I'm ready to do the brakes. but when I do i want the minimum thickness/dia. numbers. its a 88 2wd big ton w/ d44 rear dif a/t I know i have 2 x 21/2" rear brakes and I'm pretty sure the front rotors are all the same size. I know that the min thickness/dia. is stamped on the rotor/drum somewhere but I thought I would cheat and rely on the pro's of the jeep forum. :brows: I want to go with riveted rears, can anyone suggest a good pad/shoe material? daily driver, I seldom pull a trailer (4x8 utility) I plan on keeping this rig for a while. bryce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a bum with money Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 found them in the jeep repair manual download (that download sure comes in handy). while I was looking those numbers up, I noticed that the grand wagoner had 12" rotors instead of 11" on mj's (thicker too). and 11x2" drums instead of 10x1-3/4" on the mj's. (mine are 10x2-1/2") are these an easy swap out? bearings, seals, calipers, and such? maybe also a m/c as well? (bigger bore) anyone done this swap? or are there better swaps out there already. bryce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 The Grand Wagoneer used 6-bolt hubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a bum with money Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 well that puts a real damper in things! thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I think WJ brakes are still the kinda only valid swap, and to me I don't see it being worthwhile because it's not exactly bolt on. The Grand Wagoneer is a very different animal as it is a fullsize (SJ) and the front axle in it is a 'more conventional' type with serviceable wheel bearings, external locking hubs, etc, and as said it's 6-lug. You can actually make these trucks stop well, just buy decent pads/rotors, make sure the proportioning valve is actually working, upgrade the booster, and make sure everything is properly bled and in good shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a bum with money Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 appreciate the advice dirty, and might I add I spent a couple of summers and winters in BC just west of prince George in Vanderhoof. great fishing! and hunting! bryce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I live in Prince George, winter ain't so cool (well, it is really cool actually, or cold), but there's an awful lot to do in the summer. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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