Rear Drum brake question please

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May 9, 2023 | 05:45 AM

jdel80

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Rear Drum brake question please

I have a 75 F250 with a Dana 60 rear end, I want to replace rear brake shoes, and I am being asked what size I need , I believe I was asked if they are 2" or 2.5", I only have access to a lift for about 2-3 hrs, so I want to have everything I need prior to taking them apart .

May 9, 2023 | 07:47 AM

jtrux

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Best advice I can give you is buy both and take the ones you don't use back.

May 9, 2023 | 08:02 AM

Mark8man

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Should be 2.5" wide on the Highboy. Fronts were typically 2". There could have been a variation with a light GVW and they were only 2" but maybe someone can confirm. I always thought all Highboys were 2.5

May 9, 2023 | 08:08 AM

jdel80

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so my door tag say that the TYPE/GVW is F260, the truck does have the heavy duty front axle

May 9, 2023 | 09:48 AM

jdel80

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Also can anyone help me with the inner, and outer wheel bearings I need

May 9, 2023 | 10:50 AM

tbruz

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Rockauto.com is a good source for part options and for general pricing.
You don't have to buy from them but they do list multiple options for your parts needs.
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May 9, 2023 | 11:25 AM

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I just did my rear brakes. 12x2.5" on the rear of 1975 F26

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May 9, 2023 | 11:34 AM

uzikaduzi

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my 75 f250 has 2.5 wide ones. i typically do what tbruz says with using rockauto for parts numbers then look them up on amazon,napa,autozone,... not that you asked, but i had a hard time finding hub seals as some part numbers referenced parts with different widths. national 4250's ended up fitting correctly

May 9, 2023 | 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jdel80

1973/76 F250 2WD could have 12 1/8" x 2" or 12" x 2 1/2" rear brakes, as it depends on what the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is.

1977/79 F250 2WD have 12" x 2 1/2" rear brakes.

1966/79 F250 4WD have 12" x 2 1/2" rear brakes.
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