XJ Rear Disc Brake Conversion

I don't know about an XJ drums, but for my CJ7 I just pick up today, 2 new drums, shoes, cylinders and small parts bag, total was $126.34, all parts made in USA, don't think it's worth the hassle to swap to disc when the drum parts are so cheap. If I was going to that hassle I would be looking for an Explorer 8.8 to swap in. We put a 2001 explorer sport trac in a freinds YJ, $100.00 for rear end, $120.00 for gears, $50.00 for a machanic freind to swap the gears, 1/2 day job for the 2 of us to cut and weld on perches and do swap.

My XJ has the 9 inch drums. Their replacements cost over $90 each, plus I need wheel cylinders in addition to shoes, springs, etc. A repair estimate had over $300 in parts. At that point, why not do the conversion - get better braking, and easier, cheaper repairs in the future? I hate dealing with those springs and adjustors.

My local AutoZone lists those drums for $30 or $39 each, wheel cylinders at $10 each and shoes at under $20 a set (both sides).

That's for all new parts, throw in a hardware kit for under $10 and you have all new rear brakes for about $100 in parts, that's tough to beat!

Jeff DeWitt