Trevor B
Well-Known Member
I picked up a donor car: 1964 Dart that had at some point been destined to be a race car: 360, 727, and 8.75 BBP rear end. The rear brakes were in bad shape and I wanted to get them rebuilt (and tested) before pulling the rear and putting it in my 1973 Duster.
But when I tore down the drum brakes and cleaned up, I found that there are significant differences in the backing plates (tabs). Also, the brake shoes on the 8.75 are way skinnier and also shorter than the ones I pulled off my '73 (from 7.25 BBP rear).
So... should I just buy new brake shoes for the 8.75 or should I pull the backing plates off the 8.75 and put the 7.25s on so I can simply re-use all of the brake components (which are in good condition).
Wouldn't I get more stopping power with the larger brake shoes from the '73?
Here's a picture:
But when I tore down the drum brakes and cleaned up, I found that there are significant differences in the backing plates (tabs). Also, the brake shoes on the 8.75 are way skinnier and also shorter than the ones I pulled off my '73 (from 7.25 BBP rear).
So... should I just buy new brake shoes for the 8.75 or should I pull the backing plates off the 8.75 and put the 7.25s on so I can simply re-use all of the brake components (which are in good condition).
Wouldn't I get more stopping power with the larger brake shoes from the '73?
Here's a picture: