2.5" brake shoes on dana 35??

[10thta]

Getting ready to order rear brake drums and shoes for my 89 comanche.  RA lists a few different sizes up to 2.5" wide.   After looking at the forums here, I'm even more confused. From what I have read, it would appear the 10x2.5 rear drums only came with the dana 44 rear axle setup.  However, I have a dana 35, verified by the pics (round vs squared off diff cover).  According to the build sheet (also provided by CC), I have option code BKP = 10x2.5 rear drum brakes, but also have option code DRJ = Dana 35 wide rear axle. 

 

I know they are all 10" drums, but how do I know what width the shoes/drums are short of measuring them?  

 

Anyone encounter this as well?  

 

Thx

[ghetdjc320]

I noticed no one has replied. Only suggestion I have is to pull off your drum and see how wide the pad is. All the non c-clip Dana 35’s had 10” brakes. Same mounting flange as the Dana 44 also. 

[howeitsdone]

You’ll want the 1.75” for the D35. I didn’t have rear shoes because they were actual literal dust so I couldn’t measure. This post was my answer: 

 

[Eagle]

On 9/30/2021 at 7:15 PM, 10thta said:

 

I know they are all 10" drums, but how do I know what width the shoes/drums are short of measuring them?  

 

 

There is no way to be sure without measuring. The 2-1/2" drums were an option on the Renix-era Dana 35 axle, so you need to verify.