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• Re: Brake Pedal Pulse Questions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:09:45 -0700
  ...pried off with a screwdriver-pry bar both the drums and backing > plates can be tweaked. Up front the rotors could be contaminated with...
• [FIX]Wiring up your SA Grill (or just upgrading your wiring to use relays)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 12:02:37 -0700
  ...In addition to the relays, "backing plates" are a great idea, since they can fit together and create a nice clean mounting location for...
• Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 20 May 2016 06:47:58 -0700
  ...drums to heat up when brakes not in use. > > New parts: > - backing plates > - e-brake cables > - shoes, drums, hardware > - adjuster bar and wheel > > Do...
• Re: [FIX]Wiring up your SA Grill (or just upgrading your wiring to use relays)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 12:34:00 -0700
  ...In addition to the relays, "backing plates" are a great idea, since they can fit together and create a nice clean mounting location for...
• Neils Brakes: "What Me Worry?" (WAS: pedal feel)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:35:45 -0800
  ...As a bit of an aside, one thing I'd heard, is that older (worn) rear backing plates might flex a little under *hard...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings and trailing arm mounts.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 00:24:30 -0500
  ...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: [WetWesties] VW Campers and Kayaks
  Historical mailing list - Dan Weeks
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 10:07:19 -0600
  ...Oh, I made some backing plates out of aluminum bar stock >> to make a stronger mount. The edges were rounded to keep the canvas...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 15:39:38 -0400
  ...When you're looking for junk backing plates, remember that you have to get the one for the proper side. Remember that none of...
• FW: Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sun, 23 Jun 2013 07:18:18 -0400
  ...like where the shoes slide on the backing plates? or every pivot point ? was the parking brake cable adjustment backed off some.. shoes adjusted...
• Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 20 May 2016 12:06:19 -1000
  ...drums to heat up when brakes not in use. > > New parts: > - backing plates > - e-brake cables > - shoes, drums, hardware > - adjuster bar and wheel > > Do...
• when your vanagon preempts preventive maintainence (aborted trip story)
  Historical mailing list - John Tomljenovic
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 20:59:56 -0400
  ...rear wheel cylinders since the were original and untouched but the backing plates were dry. The master had to be, but that was recently...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 01:58:12 -0500
  ...Rear brake backing plates replaced, fronts antisplash plates have rusted to nothing and need replacing. Horn switch ring wore through (repaired with bronze brazing...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:40:01 -0800
  ...And, is there any truth that if rear backing plates are old (thin from rust), they will flex under when pedal pushed super hard...
• Re: Hurricane Ike vs. Vanagon and a shell to use/ Syncro being parted out.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 17:28:46 -0500
  ...The running gear is fine, although the brake backing plates are pretty much toast. I would bet that your existing stuff and my shell...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 23:09:26 -0800
  ...Rear brake backing plates replaced, fronts antisplash plates have rusted to nothing and need replacing. Horn switch ring wore through (repaired with bronze brazing...
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:11:42 -0400
  ...Anyone have some good used backing plates and/or dust shields? Mine are so corroded, they need replacement, too. " > > Mike B. > > > On 7/10...
• Re: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 08:48:28 -0400
  ...Brake backing plates and dust shields were approaching lacy condition. LIcense-plate lights rusted solid. There was also a botched repair of the pillar...
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:33:00 -0400
  ...Anyone have some good used backing plates and/or dust shields? Mine are so corroded, they need replacement, too. " Mike B. On 7/10...
• Re: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 12:59:41 +0000
  ...Brake >backing plates and dust shields were approaching lacy >condition. LIcense-plate lights rusted solid. There was also a >botched repair of the pillar...
• My on going log for this 78 x 90.5 engine (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 12:39:06 -0500 (CDT)
  ...All this in favor of new backing plates ($96.00) or heading out to the wrecking yard and trying to find, and remove, good...
• Re: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 08:50:37 -0500
  ...Brake >> backing plates and dust shields were approaching lacy >> condition. LIcense-plate lights rusted solid. There was also a >> botched repair of the pillar...
• Big Trip Report [Part 2, long]
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Fri, 28 Jul 1995 07:46:57 -0700 (PDT)
  ...They turned from the viewpoint to see us waving, engine crackling as I'm backing hard on the motor. They ran to their busses...
• Big Trip Report [part 10, long]
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Fri, 22 Sep 1995 18:02:56 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The kids in the minivan stared in awe at our camper, so we waved, and they waved back, eyes the size of dinner plates...