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I adjusted my parking brake this afternoon. I can't believe I've put off such a simple task for so long. I've always had to pull the handle all the way up to engage the parking brake and even that...

I got ceramic pads (front) but ceramic shoes weren't available at my local store(s) so I was stuck with semi-metalic for the rear.


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This all started when I noticed my original driver's side front brake line was cracked and seeping brake fluid. My pads were low so I decided to replace them at the same time since I'd noticed a...

Of course. The 2.5" rotors don't use the 2.5" shoes, that would be far too logical. They use the 1.75" shoes.

Never mind. I got the 2.5 inch. I'll let ya know if they fit.

I'm sure this must be here, somewhere, but a forum search had not results. I'm trying to determine the brake shoe width on my '89 XJ without pulling the drums. I've been given the option of 1.75"...