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3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: Redrockman on August 09, 2011, 01:33:04 AM

Title: Brakes
Post by: Redrockman on August 09, 2011, 01:33:04 AM

Does anybody know sizes of brakes in station wagons/pick up, and can they fit onto cj3a jeep? looking to upgrade brake system while restoring my cj3a. :-?[size=12][/size]

Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: Bob W on August 09, 2011, 06:41:22 AM

From memory I think the wagons and trucks had 11"x2" brakes. Should be an easy swap to a CJ-3A.

Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: mrman5917 on August 09, 2011, 06:26:38 PM

Bob,

Would a set of Wagon/Truck brakes require modification to work into an otherwise stock 3A?

Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: Bob W on August 09, 2011, 08:28:08 PM

I have not actually performed this conversion but did look at all the components to see if it would work. Seems like the only modification necessary would be in the front brake lines and hoses.

Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: Redrockman on August 10, 2011, 03:23:04 PM

Thanks for the info, and that sure makes me feel better about upgrading system. Didn't want to do the "disc" thing, will look mostly stock and STOP!!! Kinda like having cake/ice cream and enjoying both ;D ;D ;D

Thanks.....