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79 brake drums on an 81?

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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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79 brake drums on an 81?

As stated in title, will 79 brake drums fit an 81? Thanks
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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mazda list the 79-80 drums and 81-85 drums as seperate parts so i am going to say no.
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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The 79-80 uses a different brake shoe and drum, than the 81-85. They are very close, but not quite the same size.
That said, the drum *may* fit, but I wouldn't advise using it.
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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Thanks guys for the tip.
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