1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

Rear End Swap for discs worth it?

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Old Jun 20, 2022 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by KansasCityREPU
I'm showing 8940-26-251A as a drum that fits the 1985. So you're saying this will fit a 1980?
Yes according to the parts manual .
The 80 used this model drum , the 79 used a drum that is NLA but had the same backing plate. Let me post a screen shot for you guys so you don't think im BS.
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Old Jun 20, 2022 | 02:20 PM
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Even tho manually adjusting the drums is a pain, they really do stop better than the rear discs plus there's the parking brake being better as well.
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Old Jun 20, 2022 | 04:24 PM
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8940-26-251A DRUM, BRAKE 26-251 2 26251 SA22C .. 578961- <- available to purchase , works with 2nd ver backing plate
8871-26-251B DRUM, BRAKE 26-251 2 26251 SA22C .. 500001 -554324 <- Unobtanium
8872-26-251A DRUM, BRAKE 26-251 2 26251 SA22C .. 554325 -578960 <- show up from time, to time in very limited numbers , works with 2nd ver backing plate


8531-26-280D PLATE (R),BRAKE BACK 26-280 1 26280 SA22C .. 554325 Second backing plate , SOME 79's have this ALL 80's have this one
8531-26-290D PLATE (L),BRAKE BACK 26-280 1 26280 SA22C .. 554325- Second backing plate SOME 79's have this ALL 80's have this one
8569-26-280C PLATE (R),BRAKE BACK 26-280 1 26280 SA22C .. 500001 -554324 ONLY 79's have this
8569-26-290C PLATE (L),BRAKE BACK 26-280 1 26280 SA22C .. 500001 -554324 ONLY 79's have this

Taken from 79 and 80's part catalog ( SA's )
If you need help finding Drum hardware kit's I have it in a post, I also have the source for the 79 master cylinder rebuild kit for half off a rebuilt cylinder kit from tokiko, takes 5 mins to rebuild, I don't want to post it because some one may buy the entire stash , and i wan;t us top have this available to us , Atkins and maztatrix sell a 80$ kit, it's a huge rip off. , just PM me.
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