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Keep brake backing plates on or remove them ?
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17 Sep 2021 08:03 - 17 Sep 2021 08:06 #238701
by Dirtbird
Heavy Duty Transfer Box Brackets, 2-inch Black Raptor lift kit, caster adjusters, Rust removed and stich welded new sections. Galvanised Chassis. Body,Engine,transmission swap. Anti Rollbar Roll / Sway Bar / DAVES ARB disconnect kit.Osram Night Breaker Head light mod and white 501 led side lights.
Keep brake backing plates on or remove them ? was created by Dirtbird
Lads do any of you take of the brake backing plates or do ye just leave them on?
Heavy Duty Transfer Box Brackets, 2-inch Black Raptor lift kit, caster adjusters, Rust removed and stich welded new sections. Galvanised Chassis. Body,Engine,transmission swap. Anti Rollbar Roll / Sway Bar / DAVES ARB disconnect kit.Osram Night Breaker Head light mod and white 501 led side lights.
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17 Sep 2021 09:00 #238702
by Roger Fairclough
Replied by Roger Fairclough on topic Keep brake backing plates on or remove them ?
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.
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17 Sep 2021 11:22 #238708
by Dirtbird
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Replied by Dirtbird on topic Keep brake backing plates on or remove them ?
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.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.
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17 Sep 2021 11:31 #238709
by Roger Fairclough
Replied by Roger Fairclough on topic Keep brake backing plates on or remove them ?
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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17 Sep 2021 15:07 #238725
by Dirtbird
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Replied by Dirtbird on topic Keep brake backing plates on or remove them ?
The diagram wasn't great should have used a Suzuki front axel image .
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17 Sep 2021 16:54 #238728
by jackonlyjack
Replied by jackonlyjack on topic Keep brake backing plates on or remove them ?
I removed mine as they where nearly rotted through (fronts)
They hold nothing in place
They hold nothing in place
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17 Sep 2021 20:47 #238734
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Replied by Dirtbird on topic Keep brake backing plates on or remove them ?
Thinking of doing it tomorrow be done with them. Thanks for the reply.
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18 Sep 2021 05:01 #238741
by Lambert
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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Replied by Lambert on topic Keep brake backing plates on or remove them ?
In the past I have removed them from various vehicles and haven't noticed any detriment. But like Jack says they will have to be fairly stuffed before they come off Temeraire.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
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18 Sep 2021 19:40 #238763
by Dirtbird
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Replied by Dirtbird on topic Keep brake backing plates on or remove them ?
Left them on. Concentrated on getting new pads on and could get them to fit had to clean the bush /sliders, they got them to fit, just need to stick in the clutch which came with no thrust bearing
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