ken5124
65 Valiant Signet
Finally obtained an 8 3/4 narrow perch rear end housing with small bolt pattern axles.. It has backing plates but no brake hardware or drums.. Will those peices off my 7 1/4 fit??
My 8 3/4 has 9in brakes & they are on a 71 Demon.
Isn't it true that all Mopar backing plates interchange?
I hope they do, as I am looking to put 11in on the Demon.
Any info would be great,
Steve
Drum and backing plates need to be from the same size brake. So yes, your 7 1/4 drums and backing plates will fit the 8 3/4 as long as the axle bolt pattern size is the same. For example, I swapped 7 1/4 drums and backing plates (10 1/2) from a 1974 Dart onto my 8 3/4. Both had the large (4 1/2) bolt pattern.
Sorry,I didn,t want to give you the wrong answer.I,ve just always done 8 1/4 or 8 3/4,never really looked over the 7 1/4 cause of V8,s with some HP!Someone will chime in with proper answers!hmmmm then my 7 1/4 ones might work... I ll find out more next weekend when I pick up the rear end
Thanks Steve