Okay, so I am a newbie, but figure you all can help. I bought a used Ford Ranger and love it. Now that I am attempting to have the rear brake shoes replaced I am asked the tough question - 9 inch or 10 inch. I do not believe there have been any modifications tot he original parts to the truck. It is an XLT. Would they be 9 inch drums or 10 inch?

I plan on purchasing the parts for replacement rather than be charged additional for a shop to handle that. I can handle a lot of repairs myself however brakes are not my thing (YET)

Any advice, help, comments would be appreciated. (just be nice please, thanks)

 

Might be better asking on the Ranger page. I would think it depends on the year and engine option.
However to be 100% sure it is usually better to pull a drum and just measure the internal diameter of it.

 

Measure the diameter of the brake drum on the inside. It will measure 9" or 10". Those are the parts you buy. Have fun though. I am still trying to get the right parts for my rear brakes. It's been a week and a half, and I'm still trying to figure it out. I got 3 different self adjuster kits, and none of them are right. Even the one from Ford. I'm ready to roll it over a big hill.

 

10 inch on my former 1996 Mazda B3000 4x2 Extended Cab. Best way to tell is take your wheel off....for a 9 inch, it's one style. It's a different style for a 10 inch.

Dave

 

Try doing this **** everyday.

 

9 or 10 inch depends on the GVW rating. I don't remember any 4x4 that didn't have a 10", but could be wrong about that.