Brake shoes

by steelrat Fri May 06, 2016 10:36 am

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Brake shoes

Post by steelrat Fri May 06, 2016 10:36 am

Hi,
For my 1965 Mercury econoline supervan. Do I need Heavy duty brake shoes? How do I assess what size shoes? Parts shop has 1 size for front which are larger than rear. .2 sizes for rear.
are these the right ones?

http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/ceb-112-01510/overview/year/1965/make/ford/model/econoline

Hope someone can assist.
Thanks
Shaun

by econopoor Fri May 06, 2016 4:32 pm

econopoor

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Re: Brake shoes

Post by econopoor Fri May 06, 2016 4:32 pm

A lot depends on what you have. Basically, Trucks with a nine inch rear axle use the 2.5 inch brakes all around, Those with 7 inch or 7.25 rear axles use 1.75 inch rear brakes and 2.5 fronts.

Duane.