EK Brakes on to FC Backing plates

[zulu]

I am thinking of doing a radical brake upgrade, EK Drums & Shoes onto FC Backing plates.

Has anyone done this before? would I need to change the backing plates over, as  the EK Shoes are slightly wider.

Thanks, Gary

[mcl1959]

I haven't done this conversion, but I think you have to change the backing plate since the linings cant go further outwards - so they must go inwards.

Ken

[Royal]

Hi Gary
        I did this many years ago on an FC and yes I had too change the backing plates as the shoes just won't fit properly if you don't, hopes this helps.
                                    Roy

[zulu]

Thanks Ken & Roy, I will probably leave them stock & whack a VH24 booster on.
Ta, Gary