Author Topic: brakes for 1966 8" c code rear?  (Read 1407 times)

Offline mustangted

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brakes for 1966 8" c code rear?
« on: December 18, 2011, 04:29:32 PM »
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10 x 1 3/4 or 2" ?

Whats the difference between prior to 4/66 wheel cylinders and post.

I have no idea when the rear was made as not original to my car. 
     
66 L6 Coupe, 06 v-6 coupe

Offline SFM6S0000

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Re: brakes for 1966 8" c code rear?
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2011, 10:28:07 PM »
Definitely 1-3/4" shoes. Not sure about the wheel cylinders, however.

Dave

Offline jwc66k

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Re: brakes for 1966 8" c code rear?
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2011, 12:13:43 AM »
Before 4-15-66, all V-8 rear brake cylinders were 29/32 inch ID, after that date and thru the 68 model year for small block V-8s, they were 7/8 inch ID, a bit smaller. Master cylinders were not changed at that time.
Jim
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