DuraGo BD8789 Brake Drum - Rear

DuraGo Brake Drum for Ford Rear Applications

The DuraGo BD8789 brake drum is built for rear brake service on select Ford E-Series and F-Series applications. It uses a cast iron brake surface with a steel top and is manufactured in ISO-certified factories to support fit, form, and function requirements.

For buyers searching for a rear brake drum for a 1975-1976 Ford E-100 Econoline, 1975-1976 Ford E-100 Econoline Club Wagon, 1976 Ford E-150 Econoline, 1976 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, 1975-1976 Ford F-100, or 1975-1976 Ford F-150, this part number provides a direct replacement option. The BD8789 also cross-references Anchor 2645 and Continental 60173 for the same application.

Key Features

• Part number: BD8789
• Brake drum construction: composite
• Material: cast iron / steel top
• Nominal drum diameter: 11.03 in. (280.2 mm)
• Maximum brake diameter discard: 11.12 in. (282.4 mm)
• Outside diameter: 12.81 in. (325.5 mm)
• Brake surface width: 2.76 in. (70.1 mm)
• Bolt circle diameter: 5.5 in. (139.7 mm)
• 5 bolt holes with 0.61 in. (15.6 mm) diameter
• Center hole diameter: 2.88 in. (73.1 mm)
• Overall height: 3.63 in. (92.2 mm)
• Rear position fitment

Detailed Description

DuraGo manufactures brake drums with attention to catalog accuracy and dimensional consistency, and the BD8789 follows that approach for rear drum brake service. The cast iron braking surface helps provide the friction interface needed for drum brake operation, while the steel top supports the drum structure. With an 11.03-inch nominal drum diameter and a 2.76-inch brake surface width, this drum is sized for the listed Ford rear brake applications.

Compatible With 1975-1976 Ford E-100 Econoline, rear; 1975-1976 Ford E-100 Econoline Club Wagon, rear; 1976 Ford E-150 Econoline, rear; 1976 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, rear; 1975-1976 Ford F-100, rear; 1975-1976 Ford F-150, rear; and 1968-1974 Ford F-100, rear. Use the chassis notes in the fitment data where applicable, including applications listed to chassis # A24999 or A25000.

What This Brake Drum Helps Address

• Rear brake pulsation caused by worn drum surfaces
• Out-of-spec drum diameter from brake wear
• Reduced braking consistency from damaged or scored drums
• Brake shoe contact issues related to drum wear
• Service replacement needs on listed Ford E-Series and F-Series rear brake systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the drum diameter, bolt circle, center hole, and brake surface width against the original part before installation. Confirm chassis breakpoints for the 1975-1976 Ford E-100 Econoline, E-150 Econoline, and F-100/F-150 applications where notes specify a chassis limit. Inspect brake shoes, wheel cylinders, and related rear brake components during service so the new drum is installed on a properly prepared brake assembly.

Quality Assurance

DuraGo brake drums are produced by ISO-certified factories and are engineered to meet fit, form, and function requirements for the listed applications. The BD8789 is built as a replacement brake drum for Ford rear brake service and is backed by DuraGo’s manufacturing standards.