[Elston 1930 Hotrod]

So I bought a 9 inch rear out of a 1964 Ford Galaxie and was going to use it for my Hot rod and realized it was to long for what I wanted. So I bought a 8 3/4 inch rear out of a 1972 Ford Maverick Grabber. The 9 inch rear had a 12 inch brake plate and the 8 inch rear had a 11 inch break plate. My question is it it OK to install the 12 inch brake plates and brakes to the 8 inch rear. all the bolt holes line up and all the measurements seam to be the same. Will this work or has anyone tried this before. Thank you.

 

[CatSkinner]

Not sure what the stroke length of the brake cylinder, may have to change the master cylinder to accommodate. Other than that, as long as you have clearance.

 

[Elston 1930 Hotrod]

CatSkinner, Thanks that's a good point. I have both old brake cylinders form both brake set ups. I'll have to compare them. Thanks.