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Rear drum brakes locking up before fronts? Try truck rear wheel cylinders

Started by Brads70, August 01, 2017, 07:27:59 PM

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Brads70

Seems to be a common problem so I thought I'd add what worked for me.
I used the truck wheel cylinders when I had drum brakes. Worked great with no lock up before front wheels locked up Stock bore is 15/16" and the trucks is 7/8" (Raybestos WC37236, DORMAN  W37236).

Application.
CHRYSLER   IMPERIAL   1968-1969
DODGE   B100   1971-1977
DODGE   B200   1971-1977
DODGE   B300   1973-1977
DODGE   D100 PICKUP   1972-1977
DODGE   D150 PICKUP   1977
FARGO   B200 VAN   1971-1972
FARGO   D100 PICKUP   1972
PLYMOUTH   PB100   1975-1977
PLYMOUTH   PB100 VAN   1974
PLYMOUTH   PB200   1975-1977
PLYMOUTH   PB200 VAN   1974

Cuda Cody

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Brads70

Wasn't my idea, probably Neil's . :yes:
I just thought I'd post it for future reference with the part #'s and application to help someone in the future.