Do you need brake backing plates?
Do you need brake backing plates? You don't need them. The only thing they do is shield a bit of road dust and debris from reaching the disc pad interface. Remove them and your brake cooling will improve considerably while your inner pad will wear slightly faster. What is the function of the iron backing plate? The function of backing plates is to hold the braking system together so it can work properly. When did Ford Ranger get rear disc brakes? Trucks Of The Month. Ford Rangers come with a rear drum and front disk brake set-up from 1983-2009. In...