Bounty Hunter Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Anybody run their disc brakes without backing plates? The backing plates on my 8.8 are pretty ganked up and I'd rather remove them than replace them. Any potential problems with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pete M Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 I've looked at what's required to rip them off (mainly, pulling the axle shafts), and I'm just going to cut them free of my new 8.8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yj2mj Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 sorry, I missed 8.8. The backing plates on the 8.8 also have the e-brake shoes, so I don't know about doing away with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 By "backing plates", I was assuming he meant the dust shields. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bounty Hunter Posted June 8, 2006 Author Share Posted June 8, 2006 Yes, dust shields. Also considered cutting them off for simplicity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yj2mj Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Once you pull the rotors off, you'll be able to see the ebrake shoes. Probably wouldn't hurt to cut them partially off, but I wouldn't completely remove them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 is that what that is :eek: who needs e-brakes when you have an auto :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 who needs e-brakes when you have an stick :banana: \ Fixed it for you. :D I've proven I don't need a clutch or even fluid in the tranny to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 who needs e-brakes when you have an stick :banana: \ Fixed it for you. :D I've proven I don't need a clutch or even fluid in the tranny to drive. :nuts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Autos may make good parking brakes, but very poor emergency brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 My plans are to installl a roll lock on the front brakes. Easier and cheaper then installing e-brake parts. :brows: POlus it will make it easy to do burnouts :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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