How can I tell if the late model FJ40 has disc brakes? (1 Viewer)

[Drew Bowe]

I've looked at a couple post 75 FJ40's but they had drum brakes....I think. How can I identify the disc brakes. Why would a 78 have drum brakes? Thanks

 

[3_puppies]

some/most countries outside the US and Canada still received drum brake front ends into the 80's

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Probably the easiest way is to look behind the tires and see if there are calipers - disc brakes have calipers and a disc... drum brakes have a drum and shoes.

Here's a caliper - circled - disc brake - and you can see it without having to remove the wheel/tire. The disc is the gold inside the caliper.

 

[Racer65]

'75s are supposed to have drum brakes, unless it's been converted. In the U.S. market, '76 and later have discs up front and drums in the back.

 

[Romer]

Yup, my 77 had Drums in the rear I converted to disk. pngunme said, look behind the wheel, if you see a caliper you have disks if not you have drum.

 

[bikersmurf]

Canadian 40s & 55s got front discs around the 76 model year. 45s, however, still had 4 wheel drums... Till at least 78... But I've never seen a 45 that came with discs stock.

Outside of the North American Market, they had drums all around much later.

 

[Drew Bowe]

Thanks for the image of the disc brake caliper. I looked at one with KpH Speedo with front drum brakes on a 77. Just trying to crack the code. I appreciate the quick response. Still looking for a FJ40.

 

[bj40green]

It all depends on the country or market the truck was made for.
Where are you located and / or in which country are you looking?

Rudi

 

[HoundDog]

My '80 FJ40 is originally from Equador. It was factory equipped with front disc brakes, power steering, and emissions.

It did have a heater delete though....

 

[Drew Bowe]

It all depends on the country or market the truck was made for.
Where are you located and / or in which country are you looking?

Rudi

Illinois/ looking in the US