Brake Drum Size

[ncof300d]

Without removing the rear wheel is there a way to tell whether I have 10" or 11" drums?
My VIN is 1GCEK14R2VE205747.

[werty]

1GCEK14R2VE205747VIN:1GCEK14R2VE205747Year:1997Mak e:Chevrolet TruckModel:K1500 1/2 Ton 4WD - PickupEngine:5.7 L 350 CID V8VEHICLE INFORMATIONCountry:UNITED STATESMake:ChevroletVehicle Type:Pickup TruckModel:K1500Engine Type:V8, 5.7L; CPIYear:1997Assy. PlantPontiac, MIProduction Seq. Number:205747Body Type:2 Door Cab; RegularTrim Level:BaseDriveline Type:4WDGVWR Class:Class E: 6,001-7,000 lbBrake System:HydraulicSeries:1/2 tonVehicle Class:Full-size PickupEngine Series Code:WRN L31Fuel Type:GasolineManufacturer:General Motors CorporationEngine Code:R
I CANT THEY LIST BOTH SIZES:grrrrrr::grrrrrr:

[Jimmiee]

Why don't you want to pull a wheel?

[MrShorty]

If the Max diameter is stamped into the drum in a convenient place, and you can see through the gaps in the wheel, and one of those gaps is in a convenient place, then you would be able to read the max diameter off the drum without removing a wheel. Otherwise, the easiest (and most of the time quickest) way to find out is to pull a wheel and see what is stamped into the drum,

[Mean_Green_95]

I would 10, A guy I know has the a Z-71 and he has the 10in drums too.

[ncof300d]

Why don't you want to pull a wheel?
I was hoping to only pull the wheel when I go to replace the brakes.

[Jimmiee]

I was hoping to only pull the wheel when I go to replace the brakes.

Murphy's Law says if there are 2 choices you will always get the wrong one, <G> Another reason to pull the wheels is you may need a hardware kit and if you don't pull the wheels,, you will need wheel cylinders for sure! :)

[Z71_guy]

most likely you have 10in but like jimmiee said if you dont look it will be wrong