I swapped in an 8" rear off of a 69 mustang. All the drum break parts are missing except for the cylinder and the drums. Does anyone know what other vehicles would have the same brake setup that I could get from the local wrecking yard? I found a 1980's crown victoria that looks similar. There are also a bunch of older trucks and a few 90's Crown vics andTaurus's that look to be the same size. I tried getting off the Crown vicparts butthe olddrum was rusted on pretty bad. Before I drag a big hammer out there, anyone know if it is the same?

Also, I was wondering if the whole brakeassembly would just come off altogether and swaprather than all the individual adjusters and springs.

 

90s crown vic is a 8.8 the brakes might fit depending on the flange both axles used.

 

personally I would buy new parts you can get them from almost any auto parts store (autozone, advance, napa). Do you really want to trust your life on junkyard brakes.

 

+1 especially one where you have to use a BFH to get it off.

 

No not the brakes, the adjusting rods and bars. I bought new shoes and drums, I missing all the little stupid peices. I called around and none of the stores had a kit or anything for that. Besides, if I find one in the wrecking yard, I can see how it is assembled. Does anyone know for sure if those peices would be intercahngeable? Otherwise I know a local junkyard with alot of old 60's anf 70's cars I could possibly get parts from- but the guy that runs it is a big jerk and will want more money for those peices than another axle would probably cost me.

 

the brackets only would be the only things id reuse you can buy the drums pads springs bolts all new. like i said they might fit i think valley firearms once said the rear disc off a expolere which is the 8.8 fit his 9 inch.