[VAC] Re: Loaded backing plate?

[Charlie/Betty Burke <burke@xxxxxxxxxx>]

A loaded backing plate is the entire brake assy at each wheel. It consists of
the magnet, brake shoes, springs, etc. mounted on the "backing plate". There are
several advantages to loaded backing plates. Often the cost of the individual
components meets or exceed the cost of the complete unit. The process for
replacement is: undo 5 (or 4) bolts and two wires. Reinstall, connect wires
which do not need to be connected a certain way, reinstall hub/drum and adjust.
Your done. You will now have all new springs, brake shoes and a current style
magnet. Simple, clean and easy.
So easy it makes sense to repack the wheel bearings at the same time.
Trick for removing the grease seal. Pry off the dust cap, cut and remove the
cotter pin, remove the castle nut and washer, remove the outer bearing, replace
the washer and nut, pull the hub/drum toward you allowing the washer to bear
against the inner bearing, pulling with a sharp movement nearly always dislodges
the inner bearing and seal. Neat, clean and easy.

Charlie