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• Re: Need rear brake backing plates
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:46:26 -0700
  ...Need rear brake backing plates > Hi, > > I've discovered my rear backing plates are rusted out. Does anyone have a > source for these, new...
• front backing plates needed
  Historical mailing list - Shaggy
  Sat, 24 May 2003 09:11:45 -0700
  anyone have some good used front backing plates laying around that they want to sell? mine are shot, and I can only get one...
• Backing Plates
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 19:02:10 EDT
  Does anyone have new(do they sell new?) or good used Front brakes backing plates for a 1985 Vanagon?Thanks,Mark
• Re: Backing Plates
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 22:39:25 -0400
  ...Backing Plates Does anyone have new(do they sell new?) or good used Front brakes backing plates for a 1985 Vanagon?Thanks,Mark
• Need rear brake backing plates
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:30:22 -0700
  Hi, I've discovered my rear backing plates are rusted out. Does anyone have a source for these, new or used? Thanks -- Shawn Wright
• late 85 thru 91 backing plates
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 11:54:22 EDT
  Would anyone be interested in Front brake backing plates?They are thicker than stock.I have 50 sets.Please let me know.Vendors are...
• Backing plates for a '72
  Historical mailing list - Edward Claiborne Gould
  Fri, 22 Mar 1996 12:13:13 EDT
  I really really need rear brake backing plates for my '72. I have been in contact with some of you over the past few...
• Re: front backing plates needed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 24 May 2003 12:23:26 -0400
  The backing plates for the older vans pre 86 part # 291 407 343 and it fits both sides I got my last 2 sets...
• front backing plates
  Historical mailing list - Shaggy
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 05:36:36 -0700
  where can I get new/used front backing plates for my 82'? the VW Dealor can only get one side, the other side is...
• Re: Front brake backing plate- Where?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 May 1999 09:59:14 -0400
  ...Front brake backing plate- Where? >Could anyone please tell me where to purchase two backing plates for a >"85 Vanagon? Can't find them...
• Re: Need rear brake backing plates
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:58:24 -0400
  > I've discovered my rear backing plates are rusted out. > Does anyone have a source for these, new or used? I keep them in...
• Rear wheel noise
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 May 2021 01:16:47 +0000
  ...From a parts perspective both the HD drums and the re-pop backing plates can create some grief. Let's start with the plates...
• Brake caliper backing (noise damping) plate
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 21:20:55 -0700
  ...Looking forward to hearing some opinions about these noise damping plates and experiences buying calipers (versus buying the seals and the backing plates in...
• Front brake backing plate- Where?
  Historical mailing list - R.Joseph Murphy
  Tue, 4 May 1999 14:33:35 -0700
  Could anyone please tell me where to purchase two backing plates for a "85 Vanagon? Can't find them at bus depot. many thanks...
• Re: is there a resource to find out cost of labor?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 11:48:06 -0400
  ...The backing plates are a bit job. A "big nut job" to be exact. The backing plates do very little. They are there too...
• Re: Drums Rubbing
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:16:46 -0400
  The GW backing plates are very hefty. I’d be concerned about bending. Eric > On Apr 29, 2021, at 11:21 AM, Chris S...
• Re: 85 vanagon roof repair - fiberglass and the holes
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:17:28 -0700
  ...Make your backing plates larger or smaller than the part they attach....Hard to explain, but if you size the backing the same as...
• 71 Part number help..
  Historical mailing list - Jay Sullivan
  Tue, 28 May 1996 13:27:20 -0200
  ...What is the part number for the break backing plates (rear) for a 71 Westy? What year busses will the part fit from? I...
• Drums Rubbing
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:50:29 +0000
  Hello Vanagon Types I wrote a few days ago that my new drums were rubbing on my new backing plates. They did this constantly...
• Rear backing plate
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Thu, 9 Jul 1998 16:24:04 -0400
  Does anyone have a set of rear backing plates with the adjusting bars for a vanagon? I will pay cash money for some. Pawling...
• Online vendors
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 11:27:50 EDT
  Is there anyone that sells Front Brake backing plates ?Are they all the same for all years?
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 May 2016 16:32:01 -0700
  Would painting new backing plates help them last much longer? Or powder coat? I wouldn't apply paint to critical areas. Eg at raised...
• Re: Drums Rubbing
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:21:33 -0400
  ...16:50: > > Hello Vanagon Types > > I wrote a few days ago that my new drums were rubbing on my new backing plates. They did...
• Source for rear brake backing plates? New or used?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 20:51:17 -0500
  ...As I was installing the shoes, I noticed the backing plates were WAY rusty , i.e. build-up of thick, flaky rust, and were...
• '74 brake backing plates NEEDED
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Nov 1994 13:35:41 -0500 (EST)
  Greetings- My '74 Westfalia recently failed PA safety inspection because the rear brake backing plates are "rusted through". They definitely need to be replaced...
• rear wheel noise
  Historical mailing list - Bill Berg
  Fri, 14 May 2021 19:24:45 -0500
  I too had a wheel noise issue after installing new backing plates from JB Dansk . I personally think they are just poor reproductions .
• Re: Need rear brake backing plates
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:26:42 EDT
  ...There were lots in the redistribution centre. >>>>>>I've discovered my rear backing plates are rusted out. Does anyone have a source for these...
• Re: drums scraping backing plate
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 05:58:30 EST
  ...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: HELP! Separating e-brake cable from rear brake backing plate...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:23:07 -0500
  The backing plates were originally zinc coated, galvanized or otherwise protected. If they are rusted, they are probably weak, have been pried on, bent...
• brake adjuster clip
  Historical mailing list - ray hale
  Thu, 09 May 96 08:19:13 EST
  ...Does it matter? If so, anyone have a catalog with backing plates for drum brakes? Ray Gainesville, FL
• Re: Need rear brake backing plates (now rear Discs?)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:52:15 -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 backing plate/distributor
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 5 Nov 2006 23:17:53 -0500
  > CPI has the backing plates. > Likely other vendors have them too. CIP1 lists them but has no inventory ("out of stock"). I have them...
• Re: Brake caliper backing (noise damping) plate
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 10:02:23 -0400
  ...At some point in >the long, sordid history of my van, the previous owner's mechanic must >have dumped the noise damping backing plates...
• Re: Question and parts request.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:39:01 -0400
  OK, for those of you who responded that you had backing plates available I greatly appreciate it - I had many good and very fair...
• parts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Shaggy
  Wed, 29 May 2002 14:58:28 -0700
  I need both front backing plates for my front discs, anyone have any good used rust free ones? Shaggy ===== Shaggy __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 5 May 2016 22:34:18 -0700
  ...Just, wow; those backing plates have seen better days! I have a set of those new backing plates, 2 more on order for that...
• Re: 356 brake drum pricing advice
  Historical mailing list - Robert LaPorte
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 16:35:15 EDT
  ...Does anybody have any idea what these things are worth? >> The catch is you need the Porsche backing plates to make them work. Also...
• Re: Swing Axle Bug to bus questions.
  Historical mailing list - JOHNSON THOMAS H
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 12:17:53 -0900 (AKST)
  ...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: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 7 May 2016 23:02:57 -0700
  As promised, pics of the failing brake backing plates. Not sure how or if this rust affected the show and e-brake adjustment though...
• 84 Westy Front Brake Pads
  Historical mailing list - niel blackwell
  Sat, 28 Feb 1998 22:58:53 -0400
  ...Wally and the new pads seem to have some type of anti-vibration backing material on them, are the "anti squeal plates" still needed?
• FS: 2.1L ECU and Suspension parts...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 22:55:11 EDT
  ...front rotor backing plates front lower control arms upper wishbone arms rear trailing arms rear axle hubs rear hubs rear backing plates Make an...
• Re: Bird chirps from front brakes on '84
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:37:18 +0000
  Just a guess, but did your mechanic happen to toss those thin metal backing plates that fit behind the brake pads? When I bought...
• Re: Drums Rubbing
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:21:18 -0700
  ...I am considering just driving it for a while till I get > the energy to replace the backing plates. > > I wonder why this happens...
• Re: careful removing drums! was drums scraping backing plate
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 17:18:13 -0500
  If you hit the drums from the back or used a pry bar/screwdriver, you most likely also bent the backing plates. If you...
• Rear backing plates, Rejoining the list, Sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Robert Norman
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 13:54:25 -0230
  ...I've already sorted out most of the problems, but now I find myself in need of a pair of rear backing plates. Mine...
• Rear Brake Assemblies FS.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 15:23:29 EDT
  ...These include the backing plates, the emergency brake cable, the rear wheel cylinder, the brake shoes, all the springs, and the adjusters. All of...
• Re: Bird chirps from front brakes on '84
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:56:04 -0500
  ...Those backing plates were missing from the front pads. I found a set in > a junk yard off a Vanagon that must have had...
• Suspension parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 11:58:12 -0500
  ...I also need some front brake backing plates. 251-407-343-D and 251-407-344-A. Thanks, Dennis
• Held Together by Rust and Faith- Help!
  Historical mailing list - Sean Lynch
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 01:34:00 EDT
  ...We put her back up to check the rears! Oh horror! THe backing plates had rusted completely apart, and had separated from the control...
• Re: RE; Drilling Fiberglass
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 12:16:16 -0500
  When mounting roof rack brackets to fiberglass tops/shells, it's always a good idea to use backing plates made of either 1/8...
• More parts from Germany just in!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 31 May 2012 13:58:43 -0400
  ...251843361B- $69 Front backing plates for 2.1l 2wd Brakes- just regular steel- 251407339A and 251407340A- $49 each Front backing plates in stainless for...
• Putting Vanagon rear brakes on a Type2 bus
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Fri, 24 Nov 2006 09:35:28 -0800
  ...early aircooled vanagon self adjusting rear brakes to my 77 if I use all the parts and pieces from the backing plates out? Courtney
• Re: Drums Rubbing
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:21:30 -0400
  ...I am considering just driving it for a while till I get the energy to replace the backing plates. > > I wonder why this happens...
• Re: Rear wheel noise
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 14 May 2021 09:39:38 -0600
  DB Are the Backing Plate Scrape Marks on Both B’Plates or just 1 & Have You Ground on Both Drums or just 1 ~ > On...
• Alloy wheels and brake parts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Mar 2020 00:16:35 +0000
  ...Also removed rear brakes backing plates and all in very good condition along with front calipers. All on long island NY. Dennis
• '72 rear brakes, pushrods, compression
  Historical mailing list - Ed.
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 10:42:40 EDT
  ...backing plates, shoes, hardware, and cylinders. the only saveable part is the adjusters. I called on the cylinders and was quoted $32.00 each...
• careful removing drums! was drums scraping backing plate
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 13:58:34 -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: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 6 May 2016 15:49:02 -0400
  ...Just, wow; those backing plates have seen better days! > I have a set of those new backing plates, 2 more on order for that...
• Re: Shocks and brake job, one question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:47:21 -0600
  ...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: Fixed stuck adjusting screw, baby helps with brakes
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jun 1996 18:59:27 -0400
  Brandy, BTW, be sure and use silicone lubricant on brake star wheels, backing plates and such. Silicone does not lose it's lubricating ability...