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Dana 60 rear backing plates #1491210 08/26/13 05:49 PM 08/26/13 05:49 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 168 RI M MOPARS6768 OP member
MOPARS6768 OP member M Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 168 RI	I am in the process of building my 83 w350 plow/hauler and the drum brake backing plates on my dana 60 rear are in rough shape. Is there any source for new backing plates or do I have to find a set in the junkyard? I have been searching and all I have come up with is disc brake setups that are over $500. I would be interested in the disc swap if any one knows a cheaper alternative. Thanks, Brian

Re: Dana 60 rear backing plates [Re: MOPARS6768] #1491211 08/26/13 11:47 PM 08/26/13 11:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,043 State of Confusion hp383 Just a normal tag again
hp383 Just a normal tag again Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,043 State of Confusion	Just buy the disc brake brackets for about $50 then go to the parts store and get the front rotors for an 84 K20 and a pair of 84 chevy calipers. You can do the disc brake swap for as much, or slightly less than redoing a drum brake setup (if you are replacing drums) http://www.ebay.com/itm/290908146515?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Rockauto has the rotors and loaded calipers for about $90 plus core charges. A local parts store should be about the same. Join the Penguin Liberation Front!! Stop the Hippo Occupation!

Re: Dana 60 rear backing plates [Re: hp383] #1491212 08/27/13 12:12 AM 08/27/13 12:12 AM
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MOPARS6768 OP member M Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 168 RI	Thanks I need to replace everything so I would rather go with the disc the only problem is I would have to figure out something for the parking brake might need one for an inspection sticker. Also will the factory proportioning valve work ok with that setup or will I need an adjustable? Thanks again, Brian

Re: Dana 60 rear backing plates [Re: MOPARS6768] #1491213 08/27/13 12:27 AM 08/27/13 12:27 AM
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340SHORTY Truck Nut Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa	use 1 of these.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jamar-USA-Hydrau...f4f&vxp=mtr I am truckless..

Re: Dana 60 rear backing plates [Re: 340SHORTY] #1491214 08/27/13 01:01 AM 08/27/13 01:01 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,043 State of Confusion hp383 Just a normal tag again
hp383 Just a normal tag again Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 12,043 State of Confusion	Quote: use 1 of these.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jamar-USA-Hydrau...f4f&vxp=mtr Those work great! A friend of mine owns a towing company and he puts them on all his rigs. If you need a cable operated E brake, you can swap the Chevy calipers for Caddy rear disc calipers, they use the cable, but they will add some to the total. IIRC they would add about $100 more. Join the Penguin Liberation Front!! Stop the Hippo Occupation!

Re: Dana 60 rear backing plates [Re: hp383] #1491215 08/27/13 01:43 AM 08/27/13 01:43 AM
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MOPARS6768 OP member M Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 168 RI	Thanks guys I will have to see if RI requires a cable type they might if they consider it an emergency brake incase the hydro brakes fail. I am going to go ahead and order the brackets now that I know I have some options. Thanks, Brian

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