Rear Backing Plates
 

Anyone know where I can get both rear backing plates for a 2000 LT?

RE: Rear Backing Plates
 

It shouldn't be to hard to find backing plates. I got a set of backing plates for an '80 Malibu from my neighborhood aftermarket parts store.

RE: Rear Backing Plates
 

maybe im just slow but what exactly are you talking about when you say backing plates?

RE: Rear Backing Plates
 

Backing plates are what the rear brake shoes are attatched to.

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RE: Rear Backing Plates
 

Gotcha, I was confused too, so I didn't post. I thought it was a wierd way of saying the rear bumper or something like that.

RE: Rear Backing Plates
 

You do know that the rear end has to come apart and pull the pin out to get the axles out so you can changes the plates eh , it's actually a big job !
Mine came from the dealer ...

Zed

RE: Rear Backing Plates
 

It took me 4 hours to replace 2 backing plates. I replaced both wheel cylinders and the brake shoes at the same time.
It's easier if it's not a locking diff 'cause you don't have to work with the blocks. Just remove the diff cover, remove the pinion lock bolt, remove the pinion shaft, slide the axle inwards and remove the "C" clip. Then remove the axle. Remove the rear brake shoes , wheel cylinder and park brake cable, remove the anchor pin.
Then put it all together, bleed and adjust the brakes, adjust the park brake cable and fill the diff..........ok, it's a lot of work :D

RE: Rear Backing Plates
 

A 2000 will have rear disk brakes with an internal drum parking brake so things are a bit different than what is used on a true rear drum setup. But you still have to pull the axle shafts to get the backing plates off. It's not a particularly complicated job, but it is time consuming.

RE: Rear Backing Plates
 

Yes disc or drum brakes, it's a very similar job.
Just out of curiousity what do you have on the rear, disc or drum. The reason I ask is that I see both options for the rear on a 2000 model.