rear brake adjuster

tmet · 03-09-2008

Sorry if this has been posted before but i didn't find an answer using the search function. I just replaced all the brakes on the rear and put in a new pinion seal and donut (what a pain). When i loosend the adjuster the passenger side front adjuster just broke off

. I was curious if there is a way to fix it or do i need to put on another backing plate. I already have a spare rear end so it isn't a huge deal just hopeing there would be an easier way. If not do i need to pull the axle to change the backing plate out.Thanks in advance.

tmet · 03-09-2008

Sorry if this has been posted before but i didn't find an answer using the search function. I just replaced all the brakes on the rear and put in a new pinion seal and donut (what a pain). When i loosend the adjuster the passenger side front adjuster just broke off

. I was curious if there is a way to fix it or do i need to put on another backing plate. I already have a spare rear end so it isn't a huge deal just hopeing there would be an easier way. If not do i need to pull the axle to change the backing plate out.Thanks in advance.

BQS4 · 03-10-2008

I think you're going to have to replace the backing plate. This is the first time I have ever heard of one breaking off.

Gordy · 03-10-2008

Could be a lesson to us all to blast that adjuster with Liquid Wrench before we tear things apart. First time I've ever heard of that happening also.

markandson · 03-10-2008

I have one plate where the spring washer under the head split in half and now the adjuster just sort of flops around in the hole, but to break off a head yours had to be really rusty, that's a pretty larger diameter to shear. The short answer to your question is YES, you have to replace the backing plate, make sure the one you have is the same style, that is old (rear with retaining rings on the axles) vs. new (rear that uses the 4 bolts at the axle end to retain the axle).

tmet · 03-10-2008

Bummer, that is what i was afraid of. I am almost positive they are the same but i will not be able to check for sure untill Saturday. Thanks for all the help

03-09-2008	#1 (permalink)
tmet Opeler Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: illinois Posts: 10 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Unanswered: rear brake adjuster Sorry if this has been posted before but i didn't find an answer using the search function. I just replaced all the brakes on the rear and put in a new pinion seal and donut (what a pain). When i loosend the adjuster the passenger side front adjuster just broke off. I was curious if there is a way to fix it or do i need to put on another backing plate. I already have a spare rear end so it isn't a huge deal just hopeing there would be an easier way. If not do i need to pull the axle to change the backing plate out.Thanks in advance.

03-09-2008	#2 (permalink)
tmet Opeler Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: illinois Posts: 10 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	rear brake adjuster Sorry if this has been posted before but i didn't find an answer using the search function. I just replaced all the brakes on the rear and put in a new pinion seal and donut (what a pain). When i loosend the adjuster the passenger side front adjuster just broke off. I was curious if there is a way to fix it or do i need to put on another backing plate. I already have a spare rear end so it isn't a huge deal just hopeing there would be an easier way. If not do i need to pull the axle to change the backing plate out.Thanks in advance.

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03-10-2008	#3 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 5,058 Classified Rating: 0% (0) Provided Answers: 1	I think you're going to have to replace the backing plate. This is the first time I have ever heard of one breaking off.

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Gordy Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Loves Park, IL (Rockford area) Posts: 618 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Could be a lesson to us all to blast that adjuster with Liquid Wrench before we tear things apart. First time I've ever heard of that happening also.

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markandson Senior Contributor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kent Lakes, NY Posts: 1,551 Classified Rating: 0% (0) Provided Answers: 2	I have one plate where the spring washer under the head split in half and now the adjuster just sort of flops around in the hole, but to break off a head yours had to be really rusty, that's a pretty larger diameter to shear. The short answer to your question is YES, you have to replace the backing plate, make sure the one you have is the same style, that is old (rear with retaining rings on the axles) vs. new (rear that uses the 4 bolts at the axle end to retain the axle).

03-10-2008	#6 (permalink)
tmet Opeler Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: illinois Posts: 10 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Bummer, that is what i was afraid of. I am almost positive they are the same but i will not be able to check for sure untill Saturday. Thanks for all the help

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