GMC/Chevrolet Truck/SUV When starting new posts, please specify YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, ENGINE type, and whatever modifications you have made.

Rear backing plates

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-16-2018, 05:44 PM
  #1  
Junior Member
Posts like a Ricer Type-R
Thread Starter
 
gmcenoy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Linden, PA
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
gmcenoy is on a distinguished road
Default Rear backing plates

Hello guys i need help with how to replace the rear backing brake plates and hard is it 2 do
Old 06-16-2018, 10:59 PM
  #2  
Senior Member


True Car Nut
 
Soft Ride's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 4,905
Received 586 Likes on 515 Posts
Soft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud of
Default

Let me guess, ole man'* winter road salt ate them away.
It is a lot easier to deal with this on a lift. At home, it could still be done on stands.
Envoy/Trailblazer-this video shows you what mainly is involved.
Would recommend for better salt protection, that the new backing plates receive a few coats of additional rust paint for longevity.
Using a power washer also helps for the back braking plates when you can, even though winter.
__________________
1997 Buick Pk Ave (Soft Ride) Suspension!
Old 06-18-2018, 09:49 PM
  #3  
Junior Member
Posts like a Ricer Type-R
Thread Starter
 
gmcenoy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Linden, PA
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
gmcenoy is on a distinguished road
Default

Thanx for the help i have to find a way the take out the 5/16" bolt inside the differential cuz the bolt was stripped before i even touched it
Old 06-19-2018, 04:43 AM
  #4  
Senior Member


True Car Nut
 
Soft Ride's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 4,905
Received 586 Likes on 515 Posts
Soft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud of
Default

Probably going to need a quality extractor, but can you post a photo of the bolt to see how bad it is..
__________________
1997 Buick Pk Ave (Soft Ride) Suspension!
Old 06-30-2018, 08:26 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
Posts like a Supercharger
 
dpieroni3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 179
Likes: 0
Received 43 Likes on 38 Posts
dpieroni3 is on a distinguished road
Default

a set of 1/4" turbo sockets works well
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
murhamada
Cadillac
7
08-15-2016 10:04 AM
94cutlassvert
Performance, Brainstorming & Tuning
20
08-29-2011 10:53 PM
trigga_b
1992-1999
9
10-01-2007 12:47 PM
irish91983
1992-1999
12
08-28-2007 10:27 AM
Phish
1992-1999
6
06-07-2006 03:08 AM



Quick Reply: Rear backing plates



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:29 PM.