Mj Dana 35 Rear Brakes To Xj 44

[misfitmechanic]

I was wondering if anybody knew if the rear brake components off a 86 mj dana 35 would work on a xj dana 44. My brakes on the new to me dana 44 are dickered, the backing plates have holes rotted through them. I'd rather use my decent brake components than buy new. Thanks for any info

[HOrnbrod]

I'm pretty sure they will as the axle flange bolt pattern for the D44 and non-c-clip D35 is the same.

[Eagle]

What year is the XJ?

 

Oops -- never mind. The D44s weren't c-clip in any year. Yes, the D35 brakes should work, but you will be limited to using the 1-3/4" D35 drums.

[mnkyboy]

You will have to open up the axle hole in the backing plate so the D44 axle bearing will clear.

[misfitmechanic]

Thanks guys, looks like I got my weekends work cut out getting my axle installed and brakes swapped over.

[airspeed]

My Dana 44 has 2-1/2" x 10" shoes. I noticed a difference when I changed from the D35, especially how the E brake works!

[Eagle]

My Dana 44 has 2-1/2" x 10" shoes. I noticed a difference when I changed from the D35, especially how the E brake works!

 

Yes, but his Dana 44 backing plates are trashed, which is why he needs to swap. The wider drums will NOT work with the D35 backing plates.