Backing plates for rear drums?
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Backing plates for rear drums?
Hey all. The approaching winter has reminded me that he backing plates on my '93 are going to need replacing before too long. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find new ones for a decent price for an 8.25 axle? Only ones I can find are on eBay for around $100 apiece after shipping...used.
I don't want to go discs because I don't want to replace the master and proportioning valve. But I'd be open to upgrading my 9" brakes to 10". Cheaper the better. Thanks.
I don't want to go discs because I don't want to replace the master and proportioning valve. But I'd be open to upgrading my 9" brakes to 10". Cheaper the better. Thanks.
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I found this new; The part number for this one is 5014128AB. The fitment guide on this new one shows it fits all the way up to 04 Dakota. That might increase your options for replacement with good used parts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-MOPAR-RIGHT-SIDE-REAR-BRAKE-BACKING-PLATE-DAKOTA-DURANGO-RAM-VAN-WAGON-/281805105867?fits=Make%3ADodge
I also found these two used for $65 each. Don’t think I would buy them myself. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...lates&_sacat=0
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-MOPAR-RIGHT-SIDE-REAR-BRAKE-BACKING-PLATE-DAKOTA-DURANGO-RAM-VAN-WAGON-/281805105867?fits=Make%3ADodge
I also found these two used for $65 each. Don’t think I would buy them myself. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...lates&_sacat=0
Last edited by onemore94dak; 11-25-2016 at 04:16 PM.
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Yeah good idea I'll call around. Thanks brother I appreciate you looking. Might end up trying to get a 9.25 axle with drums and non rotted backing plates. In reality the plates should make it another 2 winters without trouble, but it irks me a bit that the only bit of rust left on the truck is these plates. These plates then the CV axles with split boots and I'll be happy with *almost* everything.
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I have never seen a backing plate go bad on one of those trucks and that is with working on cars and trucks for a living for over 20 years plus owning 5 Dakotas of my own over the years.
Also there no such thing as a 11.5" drum. These years 9" was the most common with a few having had 10" rear brakes. Are you trying to measure the outside of the drum? Brakes are measured by the inside diameter of the drum.
Also there no such thing as a 11.5" drum. These years 9" was the most common with a few having had 10" rear brakes. Are you trying to measure the outside of the drum? Brakes are measured by the inside diameter of the drum.
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I have never seen a backing plate go bad on one of those trucks and that is with working on cars and trucks for a living for over 20 years plus owning 5 Dakotas of my own over the years.
Also there no such thing as a 11.5" drum. These years 9" was the most common with a few having had 10" rear brakes. Are you trying to measure the outside of the drum? Brakes are measured by the inside diameter of the drum.
Also there no such thing as a 11.5" drum. These years 9" was the most common with a few having had 10" rear brakes. Are you trying to measure the outside of the drum? Brakes are measured by the inside diameter of the drum.
I'm not measuring the drums. I know I have 9" brakes, my first post explicitly says that. The link above was for 11.5" brakes which I guess came on Rams and such.
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