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i'm not making it up, willwood rear brakes p/n 140-0262-BD the hats are 1/2" maybe closer to 9/16".



You are correct,those hats are for Ford 8"and 9" and are actually .630 thick including the champher.I still would be hesitant to cut them,especially if your using stock studs that pertrude through axle flange.

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