DuraGo BD8790 Brake Drum - Rear

DuraGo BD8790 Rear Brake Drum

The DuraGo BD8790 is a cast iron rear brake drum built for select Ford truck and van applications. It is engineered to match fit, form, and function requirements for service replacement, with a full cast construction and OE-style dimensions for accurate brake service.

Key Features

• Cast iron construction for durable brake service
• Full cast design
• Nominal drum diameter: 12 in. (304.8 mm)
• Maximum brake diameter discard: 12.09 in. (307.08 mm)
• Brake surface width: 3.11 in. (79 mm)
• Outside diameter: 14.13 in. (359 mm)
• Bolt hole quantity: 8
• Bolt circle diameter: 6.5 in. (165.1 mm)
• Center hole diameter: 5.01 in. (127.2 mm)
• Overall height: 4.94 in. (125.5 mm)

Detailed Description

DuraGo brake drums are manufactured in ISO-certified factories and built for consistent cataloging and application coverage. The BD8790 rear brake drum is a direct service part for select Ford E-250 Econoline, Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon, Ford F-250, and Ford F-350 rear brake applications. This part cross-references FEL-PRO 60151 and NGK 1643 for the same application.

Use the DuraGo BD8790 when replacing a worn rear drum on 1966-1980 Ford truck and van platforms that require the listed 12-inch nominal drum dimensions and 8-bolt pattern. The part number BD8790 is also referenced in aftermarket interchange listings including 8790, AX8790, BD60151, C6TZ1126B, D1UZ1126B, D8TZ1113B, P1643, and PDR0012.

What This Brake Drum Helps Address

• Rear brake pulsation caused by drum wear or out-of-round condition
• Reduced braking consistency from a worn braking surface
• Service replacement needs on Ford E-250 Econoline and Ford F-250 rear brake systems
• Fitment issues when matching OE-style drum dimensions and bolt pattern
• Brake service on heavy-duty Ford rear axle applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm drum diameter, bolt circle, center hole diameter, and brake surface width against the vehicle’s original specifications before installation. This BD8790 is listed for rear position use only, with fitment shown for 1966-1972 Ford F-250 rear heavy duty, 1973-1976 Ford F-250 rear with 2 piston calipers, 1967-1979 Ford F-250 rear, 1979 Ford F-350 rear, 1975-1980 Ford E-250 Econoline rear, and 1975-1980 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon rear.

Quality Assurance

DuraGo has more than 45 years of aftermarket manufacturing experience, and this brake drum is produced to meet fit, form, and function requirements in ISO-certified factories. The BD8790 is built for professional brake service on Ford rear drum applications.