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explorer 8.8 dust shield/backing plate


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Does anyone know where I can buy a new backing plate/dust shield for a 97 explorer 8.8? Im having a hard time finding them online. This isn't a dealer item is it?
 


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I would think so.
 

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so ford wants pver $400 bucks for a pair...tasca wants about $300, all of a sudden the pair I have dont look so bad.:annoyed:
 

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Keep in mind that the part Ford priced you isn't just the stamped steel backing plate. It is the whole, pre-assembled, parking brake.
 

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There is a guy on the explorer forum that sells them.Want a pm with the link?
 

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Thats the worst part from getting it from ford. LMC didnt have what I was looking for. However Currie Enterprises has them for 90/each, still not what I am looking for but a hell of a lot cheaper then ford. Hope the guy on the explorer forum is still making them.

Thanks for the help fella's
 

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Thats the worst part from getting it from ford. LMC didnt have what I was looking for. However Currie Enterprises has them for 90/each, still not what I am looking for but a hell of a lot cheaper then ford. Hope the guy on the explorer forum is still making them.

Thanks for the help fella's
Hes not making them.He parts out explorers.I know a couple guys bought the dust shields from him.Pm sent.
 

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Just run without them. Took the dust shields off front and rear on my D60's all they do is trap rocks inbetween and get beat up...
 

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Just run without them. Took the dust shields off front and rear on my D60's all they do is trap rocks inbetween and get beat up...
You do understand that they are mor ethen just DUST sheilds. At highway speeds they also assist in directing air flow over the rotors to assist in cooling.
 

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At highway speeds how much are you using your brakes?

The backing plates on the disc brake 8.8 are also the caliper mounts.
 

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There's a caliper mount AND a stamped backing plate. What exactly are you looking for?
 

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Thansk to Jovibuilt a guy on the explorer forum had a pair in great shape, $40 + shipping.
 

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I want them as this will be a street truck and I also want to keep the parking brake. Thanks for the help fella's.
 

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I need the new dust shields to rivet onto my backing plates, I cant find them either and I dont want to spend over $100 for sheetmetal...

Can somebody PM me a link please?
 

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