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The illustration is of a drum brake system and the backing plate is an essential part of the system as just about everything is mounted onto it. If you are converting to a disc brake system, then the backing plate, as illustrated, is not required. A disc plate system fitted by the car makers will have a backing plate fitted but it is there purely as a dirt/dust shield. This shield will have a cut out to allow the fitting of the caliper.
The illustration is of a drum brake system and the backing plate is an essential part of the system as just about everything is mounted onto it. If you are converting to a disc brake system, then the backing plate, as illustrated, is not required. A disc plate system fitted by the car makers will have a backing plate fitted but it is there purely as a dirt/dust shield. This shield will have a cut out to allow the fitting of the caliper.
Roger
Rodger putting the calipers back on the front axel today and was just thinking of taking off the backing plates, wondering would it really matter. In the past id get them dinged and they would rub on the disc, out with pliers, and pull them away from the disc and off you go again.
It depends whether or not there are vital parts attached to the backing plate. Items such as brackets for brake pipes or hoses will need replacing with specific items but generally it can be done.
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