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    Rear Drum Brake Upgrade

    I've been searching for my original thread on brake upgrades, but I could only find the newer one. Anyways, after failing to install the new front rotors and performance pads, I realized that my rear drums were making the majority of the grinding noises that I have been hearing lately. So, was there an upgrade like cop rear drums or a heavy-duty package with larger rear drums? If I am going to take them apart I figured that I would replace them with something better. Oh yeah, I don't want to tackle the '92+ CV rear discs because I heard that ya gotta change the rear lines over from metric to standard and mess with the e-brake cable and brackets as well. Right now I want to keep it simple.


    Packman

    #2
    there are 11" drums for the rear, but you might have to change the backing plates anyway
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      #3
      Back plate would need to be changed
      Scars are tatoos of the fearless

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        #4
        yep, diff plates. its about the same work to do discs honestly, they're not that big of a deal to install. Easier to find too.
        86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
        5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

        91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

        1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

        Originally posted by phayzer5
        I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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          #5
          Okay, I might just get new drums and a rebuild kit for the rear. Hopefully the new brake pads for the front won't break off like the ones I just had.


          Packman

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            #6
            Quick Question; Hopefully.

            What is the burnishing or bedding procedure for new brake shoes and drums? None of the replacement parts has instructions if there are any.


            Packman

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              #7
              drive

              1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
              2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
              1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
              1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
              2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
              1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)

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                #8
                Stop a few times after you install the brakes.
                86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
                5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

                91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

                1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

                Originally posted by phayzer5
                I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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