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The braking on a SWB can be
improved by replacing the 1.5inch wide brake drums and shoes with the 2.25inch
wide versions from the 109. Both drums are 11inch diameter, The backplate will
also have to be changed. If possible, you should source parts from a vehicle
of similar age to your own to reduce compatibilty problems. It will also be
necessary to replace the front flexible hoses, brake shoes, wheel cylinders
and the brake master cylinder with the 109 versions.