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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 12:57 AM
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Question Stupid question but...
Since I am in Japan and my truck is in Hawaii can anyone tell me if the front brakes are bigger than the back brakes. I need to know overall diameter. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 01:20 AM
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Fronts are 12" in dia. Rears are 13" in dia.

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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 03:51 AM
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Next question, can I use 15" rims up front and not have to grind??
 
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 07:20 AM
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Yea.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 08:51 AM
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12.1" up front
13.1" out back
 
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 10:03 AM
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why are the rears larger. i thought front brakes were always larger because they handle most of the stopping load. i have wondered this since day 1
 
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 12:27 PM
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The calipers and brake pads are 'larger' with more clamping power than the rears.

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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 02:17 PM
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word....
 
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 07:15 PM
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I still need a solid answer if I can run 15" rims up front without grinding??
 
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 08:53 PM
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Dirt,
OT, but where are you at in Japan? I'm also a displaced L driver in Yokosuka, but only for another week or so. Just getting ready for the typhoon on Monday.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 09:47 PM
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I am at Misawa Air Base. I got two and a half months left here then it's back to Hawaii for me. Anyone know if 15s will fit up front????
 
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 11:08 PM
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Oh Japan Spent 3 years at Yokota in 5AF as the Deputy LG and Chief of Log Plans. Went to Misawa and Kadena every month.

YES.... 15 inch wheels on the rear for drag slicks requires the calipers to be ground.

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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 11:10 PM
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I already have 16" rims for the rear. I am talking about 15" fronts.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 11:37 PM
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Sal can definitely answer this question for you. I do not know about the front.

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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 12:24 AM
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Did everyone miss this............

Originally posted by dirtchicken
Next question, can I use 15" rims up front and not have to grind??
Originally posted by blowntruck
Yea.
--Joe
 
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