2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Rear Brakes Upgrade

[sfr1047]

I have a 1996 2500 with 2. 5 inch rear brake shoes. Can I change them to the 3. 5 inch shoes used on the 3500? What all would have to be changed? I want to stay with a single rear wheel axle.



Dave

 

[RHARVEY]

The change to the larger shoes depends on the drums. . You can do the 3500 wheel cylinders(direct replacement). I have done mine and it works great.



Rick

 

[sfr1047]

I changed the rear cylinder but would like to go to the larger brakes. I would like to know if the larger shoes and larger drums are a bolt on replacement.



Dave

 

[IWeiny]

I would really like to know this as well.



The 1999 has the same size cylenders already (2500 vs 3500) AFAICT they have the same drum size?



I have almost gone and bought the 3500 pads and just tried them... If they did not fit I could claim stupid and return them.



Ira

 

[sam peterson]

In order to accept the wider shoes you would have to change the backing plate. The 3500 drums have a lot more offset. ----Sam

 

[sfr1047]

Thanks Sam, I am comming to Tacoma this summer. How can I contact you.



Dave

 

[sam peterson]

Hi Dave---The number is 360/357-4958 during the week from 8. 30 to 5. 30 in Olympia, just 30 miles south of Tacoma. ---Sam