The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network - View Single Post - 79 to 71-72 rear brake backing plate swap???

MP33 · 04-17-2011, 02:34 PM

I do have a 64-70 12 bolt with complete brakes and that one measures within a 1/16" of the 71-72. could I use those backing plates and brake guts from the 64-70 rearend and just get new 5 lug drums?

04-17-2011, 02:34 PM	#3
MP33 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 153	Re: 79 to 71-72 rear brake backing plate swap??? I do have a 64-70 12 bolt with complete brakes and that one measures within a 1/16" of the 71-72. could I use those backing plates and brake guts from the 64-70 rearend and just get new 5 lug drums?