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2 holes in my brake backing plate

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by ziv, Jan 16, 2010.

  1. ziv

    ziv Member

    Hello all.

    While adjusting my drum brakes today I noticed that in the front right brake backing plate i have 2 adjusting holes ! all the rest have one hole.
    I belive its too much :)
    Is it a common or a rare plate? What is the reason for those 2 holes?

    here is a picture
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    Ziv
     
    ziv, Jan 16, 2010
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  2. jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    some plates come with 2 holes covered by knock-outs
    you knockout depending on left or right application
    rubber plugs for that application fill the holes
     
    jpflat2a, Jan 16, 2010
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  3. ziv

    ziv Member

    sorry, didnt understand. what is it good for ?

    Ziv
     
    ziv, Jan 23, 2010
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  4. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    In front applications or those with no park brake mechanism it allows the backing plate to be used on either the right side or left side of the vehicle. Just get an extra plug to fill the hole to keep mud, water, etc. from getting in.
     
    nickmil, Jan 23, 2010
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  5. ziv

    ziv Member

    O.K.
    Thanks
     
    ziv, Jan 26, 2010
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  6. 4xfun

    4xfun New Member

    The opening allows you to insert a brake tool into the brake system to turn the star adjustment wheel while the drums are on the axle. The tool looks like a large bent screwdriver and is inserted from the back side.
     
    4xfun, Jan 28, 2010
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