1997 Chevy Tahoe Breake Shoe Question

1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE
14,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DLOVE
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I went to purchase brake shoes for the rear and the agent asked me if It was 10 inch or 11 inch shoes. How do I know whether it is 10 inch or 11 inch?
Nov 29, 2008 at 6:27 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

you will have to remove the brake drum and measure the inside diameter of the drum.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 29, 2008 at 6:39 PM
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