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• FS: Rear wheel assembly parts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 11 May 2004 19:10:11 -0700
  ...Backing plates 3. Stub axles 4. Brake drums 5. Brake shoe hardware 6. Bolts holding axle assemble to rear trailing arm Make an offer...
• Re: brake adjuster clip
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 May 1996 02:38:13 -0400
  ...Does it matter? If so, anyone have a catalog with backing plates for drum brakes? - - - - - - - - if the clip is broken, your brakes may de...
• HELP! Separating e-brake cable from rear brake backing plate...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 13:37:43 -0500
  ...up and POR-15 the backing plates... I've got one brake apart, and now have the backing plate attached to the van by...
• Re: Bird chirps from front brakes on '84
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:00:14 -0500
  ...Is it safe to operate van w/o these backing plates? John On Sun, 2011-11-13 at 06:59 -0500, Frank Condelli wrote...
• Re: careful removing drums! was drums scraping backing plate
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 15:11:32 -0500
  ...After reassembly the drums are > rubbing > against the brake backing plates. The drums are only hitting the > backing plates at one point (at the...
• Re: careful removing drums! was drums scraping backing plate
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 18:59:36 -0600
  ...used a pry bar/screwdriver, you most likely also bent the backing plates. If you hit the drums hard enough with a hammer to...
• Re: Bird chirps from front brakes on '84
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:04:28 -0500
  ...Is it safe to operate > van w/o these backing plates? > > John > > On Sun, 2011-11-13 at 06:59 -0500, Frank Condelli wrote...
• Sqeaky Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Terry Aguiar
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 23:11:18 EDT
  ...Put red stuff behind pads and backing plates,also beveled the edge of brake pads. Have spinned the caliper pistons to right position according...
• Re: Shocks and brake job, one question
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:40:36 -0700
  Yes, but I need to get that big nut off if I'm going to deal with my rusty backing plates... one is rusted...
• Re: Emergency brake cable
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 14 May 2007 23:08:57 -0400
  I got mine out of my backing plates with lots of PB Blaster penetrating spray. I would soak it and reapply a bunch, till...
• Re: 356 brake drum pricing advice
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 17:56:01 -0500
  ...Be careful about what you buy. > >I bought a set of four with backing plates in great shape for $100, but >that's a...
• Re: '88 Vanagon disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 17:12:48 -0600
  I'm looking into those backing plates now. That could well bevthe problem. Will report back! John On Dec 13, 2015 14:44, "Stuart...
• Re: Rear Brake Saga Pt. 2
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 07:05:51 -0500
  ...Right now, all is well, and time will tell if the backing plates are cooked. Boy, will I be hostile, if this in fact...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 May 2016 17:48:47 -0700
  ...I'll leave that backing plate replacement for another day. My new backing plates feel much stronger in comparison but then they aren't...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 May 2016 13:10:12 -0700
  ...Just, wow; those backing plates have seen better days! -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb...
• Re: HELP! Separating e-brake cable from rear brake backing plate...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 14:00:42 -0500
  ...up and POR-15 the backing plates... > I've got one brake apart, and now have the backing plate attached to the > van by...
• Re: Pop Top Sports Rack
  Historical mailing list - Todd Thompson
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 23:24:56 EDT
  ...3) mount steel backing plates on the inside for a metal to metal sandwich. Todd 84 Westy washington DC
• Re: Need rear brake backing plates (now rear Discs?)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:13:46 -0700
  ...Bus Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com> > wrote: > > > > I've discovered my rear backing plates are rusted out. > > > Does anyone have a source for these, new...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 16:16:14 -0800
  ...then > you can pull the hub off? Then the brakes and backing plates come off, and > then what? > > Is Bell showing that you don...
• Re: rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - THE NOW SWINGER
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 18:13:29 -0700
  ...You should be able to adjust them though the openings on the backing plates. It just takes a screwdriver. Swinger ===== Volkswagen Owners! Your official...
• Swing Axle Bug to bus questions.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ham '64 Type ][
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 08:19:53 -0800 (PST)
  ...So how do I fix my e-brake cables? The cables are just hanging there and the holes in the backing plates are on...
• Re: Grease mess in rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 13:44:24 -0500
  ...miles on that 82 ,when you do this repair.Check the backing plates first.If you have deep grooves worn into the contact boss...
• Re: Rear wheel noise
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 14 May 2021 08:07:49 -0700
  ...Then did new trailing arm bushings, and in the process saw the backing plate was rusting through, so replaced the backing plates, and that...
• Re: Shocks and brake job, one question
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:09:34 -0700
  ...nut off if I'm going to deal with my > rusty > > backing plates... one is rusted through... I forgot to mention that part. > > I...
• Re: is there a resource to find out cost of labor?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 10:23:24 -0400
  ...I did also hear that the backing plates were need. The van in an 85 with minimal rust. Maybe it had been crusty over...
• Re: HELP! Separating e-brake cable from rear brake backing plate...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 14:45:12 -0500
  ...up and POR-15 the backing plates... >>I've got one brake apart, and now have the backing plate attached to the >>van by...
• Used parts needed
  Historical mailing list - vw4x4
  Sun, 12 Jan 2003 21:52:15 -0500
  ...2 - Syncro front brake backing plates 3 - Syncro shift linkage fron middle of Van back 4 - Syncro power steering tubing. from the middle to...
• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:09:03 -0400
  ...Backing plates are pricey but again they get bent, twisted worn, etc. There is nothing like brand new rear brake plates to get the...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 6 May 2016 14:39:39 -1000
  ...Of dozens of types of cars I have worked on for decades , drum brake backing plates are always like that. None are rigid in...
• rear backing plate/distributor
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 5 Nov 2006 21:56:05 -0500
  ...I know no one seems to have backing plates/splash guards up front....are they important in the rear? If so, where can i...
• Big Thanks and Brake Wear PICS
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 12 May 2016 23:38:07 -0700
  ...new axle seals, nuts/pins, new backing plates, e-brake cables, upgraded to newer style e-brake lever, new shoes drums and hardware except...
• Front Brake Part Question
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 11:07:27 +0000
  ...When I replaced the front pads, I noticed the thin metal plates, "noise dampening plates" as they are called in the Bentley (finally got...
• Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 17:33:46 -0600
  ...then you can pull the hub off? Then the brakes and backing plates come off, and then what? Is Bell showing that you don...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 20:35:05 -0800
  ...then >> you can pull the hub off? Then the brakes and backing plates come off, and >> then what? >> >> Is Bell showing that you don...
• Re: Anyone Need Body Parts/parts From A 91 Burgundy AUTO?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 17:08:49 -0400
  ...can have SO much rust on the running gear(front brake backing plates > and power steering linesare almost non-existent) but the body be...
• Re: Bird chirps from front brakes on '84
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 06:59:07 -0500
  ...Brake pads get changed but they leave out the rusted backing plates since they cannot find them or don't realize they are needed...
• Re: Bird chirps from front brakes on '84
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:35:37 -0500
  ...Brake pads get changed but they leave out the rusted backing plates since they cannot find them or don't realize they are needed...
• Re: SA rear drums + pads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:56:45 -0500
  That sure is but you also need the backing plates and bearing housings. BTDT and you end up with one heck of a hill...
• drums scraping backing plate
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 14:10:19 -0500
  ...After reassembly the drums are rubbing against the brake backing plates. The drums are only hitting the backing plates at one point (at the...
• Licence Plates (front)
  Historical mailing list - DZIADECKI JOHN
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 12:04:27 -0700 (MST)
  ...This morning as I was backing out from a parking spot I heard a ping and saw a piece of the plasic bolt retainer...
• Re: Brakes lock-up
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:03:59 -0400
  ...Just loosen them up from backside of the brake backing plates. Do you a really long driveway that you back down? B. On Sat...
• Re: rear backing plate/distributor
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 5 Nov 2006 22:37:31 -0500
  ...I know no one seems to have backing > plates/splash guards up > front....are they important in the rear? If so, > where can i...
• Re: Need rear brake backing plates
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:49:56 -0700
  ...were lots in the redistribution centre. > > > > >>>>>>I've discovered my rear backing plates are rusted out. Does anyone > have a > source for these, new...
• Parking brake adjustment, '82
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Sun, 4 May 2008 20:29:43 -0400
  ...At this point the parking brake cables are both seated against the backing plates. After I put the wheels back on, they turn freely...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 May 2016 19:33:51 -0400
  ...Just, wow; those backing plates have seen better days! > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb...
• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:12:19 -0700
  ...I have good used rear brake vanagon backing plates, for both sides. pmail me and we can talk about how much , shipping etc. not...
• Square Headlight Setup for Vanagon- $175
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 13:15:31 EDT
  ...The first person to reply to this email will get the inner and outter lights for both sides, the backing plates, and the grill...
• Re: Bird chirps from front brakes on '84
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:19:53 -0500
  ...Brake pads get changed but they leave out the rusted backing plates since they cannot find them or don't realize they are needed...
• Re: luggage compartment tie downs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 09:50:44 -0400
  ...They're riveted on with little bitty washers, no extra backing plates. I wouldn't hang a canoe on them, myself. OTOH the rack...
• Re: My Brakes are Frozen
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 18:28:52 -0400
  Try hitting the backing plates with a big hammer. The side shock will usually get the shoes to pop free. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Heater Fan And Front Brake Squeal
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 23:40:54 +0000
  ...I was missing the noise dampening plates on the front pads, but a few weeks ago I tried the "disk brake quiet" goo-It...
• Re: Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 15:49:07 -0300 (ADT)
  ...GREAT!! Rigidly held on by curved plates top/bottom of the hatch with rubber pads. Had foldown rack that held tires of 3 bikes...
• Re: Middle Seats
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 18:49:38 EDT
  ...the seat to the rails are about as useful as the bolts that hold your rear drums to the backing plates. (ie, pointless) chris
• Re: Adding a front passenger dome light
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Wed, 7 Nov 2012 10:47:06 -0500
  ...My solution was to get one of the metal plates from a 'donor vehicle', cut the hole on that side and add the backing...
• Re: Held Together by Rust and Faith- Help!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 01:57:57 -0400
  At 01:34 AM 8/10/2001, Sean Lynch wrote: >I've collected all new parts, except for backing plates If you get to...
• Re: Heater box foam material?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 1 Dec 2010 12:16:13 -0700
  I've used plate packing material from U-Haul, cut about an 1/8th inch larger than the plastic backing plates. It's lasted...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 20:51:12 -0800
  ...then >>> you can pull the hub off? Then the brakes and backing plates come off, and >>> then what? >>> >>> Is Bell showing that you don...
• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:22:52 -0700
  ...Backing plates are pricey > but > again they get bent, twisted worn, etc. There is nothing like brand new > rear > brake plates to get the...
• Rear brake hardware kits
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:50:33 -0700
  Tonight I decided that I will leave the backing plates for later, as I need the van for the weekend. I went to re...
• Re: Swing Axle Bug to bus questions.
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 10:30:36 -0600 (CST)
  ...So how do I fix my e-brake > cables? The cables are just hanging there and the holes in the backing > plates are on...