10" Brake Questions

I now need to piece together the brakes for my rear end. I have an 8.75 and I plan to run 10x2.5 brake shoes.

I don't have any of the brake hardware on this particular rear end (including no backing plates at this point). But, I do have an A-body 8.75 with the hardware as well as my A-body 7.25 (with 10" shoes) that is currently on the car (68 Barracuda). I know I need drums, shoes, backing plates, and the retaining springs/shafts (that hold the shoes in place). I expect the wheel cylinders will be required as well (but I'm not sure).

But, is there any compatibility between the rest of the hardware - springs, tensioner, etc? Can I reuse the rest from either of the 2 extra rear ends I have? It would make sense given that they are the same diameter.

if the A-body 8 3/4 has the stock axles and 10 x 1 3/4(skinny) brakes

they do not mix with any of the larger brakes

what axle offset do you want to run? what car ?

if you want the large brake with correct axles offset..any 10x2-10x2.5-11x2-11x2.5 brakes set up from any 8 1/4 - 9 1/4 - 8 3/4 will work

maybe some of the spring hardware can be used,but its cheap to buy new hardware kits and a good idea most times IMHO

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if the A-body 8 3/4 has the stock axles and 10 x 1 3/4(skinny) brakes

they do not mix with any of the larger brakes

what axle offset do you want to run? what car ?

if you want the large brake with correct axles offset..any 10x2-10x2.5-11x2-11x2.5 brakes set up from any 8 1/4 - 9 1/4 - 8 3/4 will work

maybe some of the spring hardware can be used,but its cheap to buy new hardware kits and a good idea most times IMHO

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Let me clarify. I have a B-body 8.75 rear end with no brake setup that will go under a 68 Barracuda. The A-body 8.75 (and the 7.25) are extras. I want to run 10x2.5 brakes.

So, sounds like I'm better off getting new everything. Do they reproduce the bar (not sure what its called) that goes across the middle of the brakes?