series3_mad Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 i need to get some new brake shoes for the front and i dont know wat size is it 11 inch or 10 inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 how old is your truck? swb or lwb? servo'd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3_mad Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 its a swb 1981 and i thinks its servo'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 u think its servo'd????????? have u never opened the bonnet? ok, have u ever adjusted the brakes? if so have u got one or two adjusters per drum? if one u have 10", if two u have 11". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 title:-what size are the brakes r on 1989 series 3 its a swb 1981 u gettin confused? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltwt1981 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 The answer is the same, if they made series 3 in 1989, 10 inch on SWB, 11 inch on LWB, mine though is SWB 11 inch front and 10 inch rear, but soon to be discs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 late ser3 had 11" front brakes as standard by1989 they'd gone all coily soon to be discs. any closer to finishing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3_mad Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 thanks for the help tonk, i didnt wont to got out and buy brakes shoes which were 10" when i needed 11", and i keep putting 1989 from some reason probley any thing in the 1989 reminds me when i was born in 1989 plus i was in a lesson so didnt have much time to think about wat i was putting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 thanks for the help tonk, i didnt wont to got out and buy brakes shoes which were 10" when i needed 11", and i keep putting 1989 from some reason probley any thing in the 1989 reminds me whne it was born in 1989 plus i was in a lesson so didnt have much time to think about wat i was putting. $hit, feeling my age now that I can't be called the youngster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 thanks for the help tonk, i didnt wont to got out and buy brakes shoes which were 10" when i needed 11", and i keep putting 1989 from some reason probley any thing in the 1989 reminds me when i was born in 1989 plus i was in a lesson so didnt have much time to think about wat i was putting. You could always buy 11"s, then if they are wrong saw an inch off to 10"s Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Of course, you could do the obvious thing and measure the drum! If your brakes have been modified (it's very easy to do) you could have non original size brakes on it. I put 11" brakes on catflap and he's a 1972 swb which would have been fitted with 10" brakes. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 easy way to tell is 11" have 2 wheel cylinders and 10" only one. agree with Les, wots on there might not be standard, i put 11" front brakes on my '65 2a, then ripped them off and fitted discs, now any shoe wont fit Nige, i dont think u could afford to lose an inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02GF74 Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 You could always buy 11"s, then if they are wrong saw an inch off to 10"sNige They won't work too well as the curvature will be wrong so you would need to bend them a little bit, but be careful the spot welds don't go pop! Also you may find the holes for the springs are in the wrong place, nothing a drill + bit can't sort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 The best way is to buy 10 inch because they're cheaper. If your drums happen to be 11 inch then fill the extra 1/2 inch gap with Plastic Padding. Drive round the block, gently applying the brakes before the Plastic Padding sets to hone them in to the correct size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Or just put the drums in the washing machine to shrink them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3_mad Posted October 6, 2005 Author Share Posted October 6, 2005 today i went to check wat the size of the brakes and on the brake drum it said maxuim 10" so someone who had it in the past must of change it from 11"to 10", its a good thing i looked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 i'd be takin them off and puttin 11" on then, (to suit yur new brake shoes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Ignore this lot, they're winding you up m8. What you need to do is buy 10" drums, on a 11" backplate, but 11" shoes and slack the snails right off. Fit 11" cylinders as well to get the more powerful braking system. The brakes may be a bit tight for a while, but they'll last Yonks!! Les. P.S. there might also be some smoke, but this will go eventually. If you are at all worried about smoke/flames/excessive heat on your bum, then a handy telephone number to remember is 999. P.P.S (or is it P.S.S?) You may also notice engine noise being drowned out by a grinding/squealing noise. AA/RAC/etc cover will sort this problem. You might also notice That the tyres only wear in one particular place. If this occurs, jack the wheel up, remove the wheel nuts, and turn the wheel 'one stud', replace wheel and enjoy a few more yards of trouble-free motoring!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 when i was born in 1989 plus i was in a lesson so didnt have much time to think about wat i was putting So you were born in class were you? Tsk, I hope it was at least Biology. Puts a whole new meaning to gymslip mums Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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