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Old 08-20-2013, 10:28 PM   #1
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Brake System Identification

I'm planning on going through the brake system on my 85 C10 LWB. After looking into parts I realize J55-Heavy Duty Brakes on the service parts ID tag in the glove box doesn't match the JB5/JD5 etc listed for replacement parts. Does anyone have any thoughts?
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Old 08-21-2013, 07:54 AM   #2
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Re: Brake System Identification

JD5 = hydraulic boost
JB5 = vacuum boost

You are very likely JB5 (usually the confusion is between JB3 and JB5; JB3 being the "super" light duty, with 1" rotors).

Here are the brake system release charts, if you would like to investigate further.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=510519

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Re: Brake System Identification

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JD5 = hydraulic boost
JB5 = vacuum boost

You are very likely JB5 (usually the confusion is between JB3 and JB5; JB3 being the "super" light duty, with 1" rotors).

Here are the brake system release charts, if you would like to investigate further.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=510519

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Thanks Keith... you gave me this once before, and it sure helped me convert from the smaller front disc to the larger...

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Old 08-21-2013, 11:24 AM   #4
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Re: Brake System Identification

Thanks, that's a big help.
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