Thread: Backing plates

Originally Posted by Egor

but has put disc brakes on the rear and left drums on the front .

??? Why on earth would someone do that FFS?

Can't help with the backing plates, but someone will. A few Series gurus here.

I wonder if the original front axle with discs was taken for use in another vehicle at some stage?

When I'm able I'll have a look, it's possible I have a set which could be tidied up for use. I'm relatively close, I'm in Burnie.

If I don't have anything (or forget to look...), there's a bloke named Jesse who advertises Series parts on Gumtree sometimes. He is a bit of a drive from Westbury as he's located in the Copping area down south, but he's been good to deal with.

Cheers,
Martin

Originally Posted by turkeybrain

I wonder if the original front axle with discs was taken for use in another vehicle at some stage?

That makes more sense than anything I can come up with.

Originally Posted by turkeybrain

I wonder if the original front axle with discs was taken for use in another vehicle at some stage?

When I'm able I'll have a look, it's possible I have a set which could be tidied up for use. I'm relatively close, I'm in Burnie.



If I don't have anything (or forget to look...), there's a bloke named Jesse who advertises Series parts on Gumtree sometimes. He is a bit of a drive from Westbury as he's located in the Copping area down south, but he's been good to deal with.

Cheers,
Martin

Thanks for that
I sent Jesse a message a couple of days ago and just waiting for him to get back from wherever he has holidayed to.
I believe that this vehicle was going to be discs all round but the one of the previous owners didn't get round to it so I'm trying to make a goer of what I have
Still smilin

Are the rear brakes from a Perentie the same? I suspect they are.

Perhaps a set of rear brakes may be available from someone who has done a rear disc brake conversion. I wonder if KLR Automotive would have some in their scrap metal bin. It might be worth asking.

I know they have brand new genuine backing plates - I saw them just after they'd been photographed for their website.

AEU2496 and AEU2497. I just had a look on LRDirect's website and genuine back plates are A$1300 each! Hell's bells, Batman!

I'm beginning to wonder if the R in KLR stands for Ron...

I do use them a fair bit and I do go there often - my wife sends me off to get rid of me.

Originally Posted by p38arover

- my wife sends me off to get rid of me.

Women understand the keys to a harmonious relationship.