Rear Brakes & Axles

[VermontFJ60]

Hello friends! Started down the road of replacing the rear drums and pads. After tearing into it, i saw the rear backing plate is pretty rusted (surface) and wondering if it’s worth tearing into the axle and replacing the seals and bearings. Also if I should remove that piece and clean it up / paint it.

The axle is off the car as I’m in the midst of doing a frame swap so now’s the time to do it if I’m going to.

Thanks for any insight!

 

[Malleus]

yes

 

[cruisermatt]

the backing plates are available new for about $100 each, we should have them in stock along with new OEM shoes (yours are seperating between the lining and bracket), wheel cylinders, axle seals etc

 

[John McVicker]

Go to @cruisermatt for this stuff. I recently got the backing plate for my 60 from him. He knows his stuff & is someone you can trust. The correct part & fast ship.

 

[Godwin]

You will not have a better time than now to go through the rear axle.

 

[VermontFJ60]

the backing plates are available new for about $100 each, we should have them in stock along with new OEM shoes (yours are seperating between the lining and bracket), wheel cylinders, axle seals etc

Thanks Matt! Just sent you an email.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

All parts we have on the shelf @ CruiserOutfitters! We can ship as soon as tomorrow morning (Friday)

Rear Brake Drums (two options available):
Aftermarket: Order 2 xBrake Drum - Fits 8/1980 - 1/1990 4x/6x/7x Series Rear w/OE Drum Brakes (BRD60020AFT) - https://cruiserteq.com/brake-drum-fits-8-1980-1-1990-4x-6x-7x-series-rear-w-oe-drum-brakes-brd60020aft/
OEM: Order 2 x Brake Drum - Fits 8/1980 - 1/1990 4x/6x/7x Series Rear w/OE Drum Brake - https://cruiserteq.com/brake-drum-fits-8-1980-1-1990-4x-6x-7x-series-rear-w-oe-drum-brake/

Rear Brake Shoes (two options available):
Aftermarket: Rear Brake Shoes - Fits 7/1980-12/94 4x/6x/7x/80 & 1/1990-7/99 7x Series w/Rear w/OE Drum Brake - https://cruiserteq.com/rear-brake-shoes-fits-7-1980-12-94-4x-6x-7x-80-1-1990-7-99-7x-series-w-rear-w-oe-drum-brake/
OEM: Part# BR60011OEM - Rear Brake Shoes (80-94) 4x/5x/6x/7x/8x - $90.50 (call to order, not yet on CruiserTeq.com)

Rear Wheel Cylinders:
Order 2 x Wheel Cylinder - Rear All - 8/1980 - 1/1995 4x/7x/6x/8x Series w/ rear DRUM (BWCR60120) - https://cruiserteq.com/wheel-cylinder-rear-all-8-1980-1-1995-4x-7x-6x-8x-series-w-rear-drum-bwcr60120/

Rear Service Brake Hardware Kit:
Brake Hardware Kit - Fits 7/80-12/94 4x/5x/6x/7x/8x REAR DRUM - https://cruiserteq.com/brake-hardware-kit-fits-7-80-12-94-4x-5x-6x-7x-8x-rear-drum/

Park Brake Hardware Kits:
LH: Park Brake Adjustment Hardware Kit - Fits 8/1980 - 1994 4x/6x/7x/8x Right Hand Side Applications (PB47061KIT) - https://cruiserteq.com/park-brake-adjustment-hardware-kit-fits-8-1980-1994-4x-6x-7x-8x-right-hand-side-applications-pb47061kit/
RH: Park Brake Adjustment Hardware Kit - Fits 8/1980 - 1994 4x/6x/7x/8x Left Hand Side Applications (PB47062KIT) - https://cruiserteq.com/park-brake-adjustment-hardware-kit-fits-8-1980-1994-4x-6x-7x-8x-left-hand-side-applications-pb47062kit/

Rear Axle Service Kit:
Semi-Float Rear Axle Bearing/Seal Kit - Fits 9/73'-1/95' 4x/5x/6x/7x/80 Semi Float Axles - https://cruiserteq.com/semi-float-rear-axle-bearing-seal-kit-fits-9-73-1-95-4x-5x-6x-7x-80-semi-float-axles/

Rear Backing Plates:
Part# BR470436X - 6x/7x Series Rear Drum Brake Backing Plate - RH - $97.50
Part# BR470446X- 6x/7x Series Rear Drum Brake Backing Plate - RH- $97.50
(Not yet on CruiserTeq.com, I'll see if they can add them tomorrow)

 

[sark]

@VermontFJ60 If I was ready for this I would have them double the shipment to us

 

[VermontFJ60]

All parts we have on the shelf @ CruiserOutfitters! We can ship as soon as tomorrow morning (Friday)

Rear Brake Drums (two options available):
Aftermarket: Order 2 xBrake Drum - Fits 8/1980 - 1/1990 4x/6x/7x Series Rear w/OE Drum Brakes (BRD60020AFT) - https://cruiserteq.com/brake-drum-fits-8-1980-1-1990-4x-6x-7x-series-rear-w-oe-drum-brakes-brd60020aft/
OEM: Order 2 x Brake Drum - Fits 8/1980 - 1/1990 4x/6x/7x Series Rear w/OE Drum Brake - https://cruiserteq.com/brake-drum-fits-8-1980-1-1990-4x-6x-7x-series-rear-w-oe-drum-brake/

Rear Brake Shoes (two options available):
Aftermarket: Rear Brake Shoes - Fits 7/1980-12/94 4x/6x/7x/80 & 1/1990-7/99 7x Series w/Rear w/OE Drum Brake - https://cruiserteq.com/rear-brake-shoes-fits-7-1980-12-94-4x-6x-7x-80-1-1990-7-99-7x-series-w-rear-w-oe-drum-brake/
OEM: Part# BR60011OEM - Rear Brake Shoes (80-94) 4x/5x/6x/7x/8x - $90.50 (call to order, not yet on CruiserTeq.com)

Rear Wheel Cylinders:
Order 2 x Wheel Cylinder - Rear All - 8/1980 - 1/1995 4x/7x/6x/8x Series w/ rear DRUM (BWCR60120) - https://cruiserteq.com/wheel-cylinder-rear-all-8-1980-1-1995-4x-7x-6x-8x-series-w-rear-drum-bwcr60120/

Rear Service Brake Hardware Kit:
Brake Hardware Kit - Fits 7/80-12/94 4x/5x/6x/7x/8x REAR DRUM - https://cruiserteq.com/brake-hardware-kit-fits-7-80-12-94-4x-5x-6x-7x-8x-rear-drum/

Park Brake Hardware Kits:
LH: Park Brake Adjustment Hardware Kit - Fits 8/1980 - 1994 4x/6x/7x/8x Right Hand Side Applications (PB47061KIT) - https://cruiserteq.com/park-brake-adjustment-hardware-kit-fits-8-1980-1994-4x-6x-7x-8x-right-hand-side-applications-pb47061kit/
RH: Park Brake Adjustment Hardware Kit - Fits 8/1980 - 1994 4x/6x/7x/8x Left Hand Side Applications (PB47062KIT) - https://cruiserteq.com/park-brake-adjustment-hardware-kit-fits-8-1980-1994-4x-6x-7x-8x-left-hand-side-applications-pb47062kit/

Rear Axle Service Kit:
Semi-Float Rear Axle Bearing/Seal Kit - Fits 9/73'-1/95' 4x/5x/6x/7x/80 Semi Float Axles - https://cruiserteq.com/semi-float-rear-axle-bearing-seal-kit-fits-9-73-1-95-4x-5x-6x-7x-80-semi-float-axles/

Rear Backing Plates:
Part# BR470436X - 6x/7x Series Rear Drum Brake Backing Plate - RH - $97.50
Part# BR470446X- 6x/7x Series Rear Drum Brake Backing Plate - RH- $97.50
(Not yet on CruiserTeq.com, I'll see if they can add them tomorrow)

Thanks so much for sending this over Kurt!

 

[cruiserpilot]

Hello friends! Started down the road of replacing the rear drums and pads. After tearing into it, i saw the rear backing plate is pretty rusted (surface) and wondering if it’s worth tearing into the axle and replacing the seals and bearings. Also if I should remove that piece and clean it up / paint it.

The axle is off the car as I’m in the midst of doing a frame swap so now’s the time to do it if I’m going to.

Thanks for any insight!

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That backing plate doesn’t need replacing. Not from what I see. Take it off, wire wheel it and paint it.

 

[VermontFJ60]

That backing plate doesn’t need replacing. Not from what I see. Take it off, wire wheel it and paint it.

That's going to be my first move with it and take it from there. Cheers!

 

[VermontFJ60]

Starting putting one side of the rear axle back together and once the new bearing was in, I noticed that somehow the back ring got bent in one area. Is this cause for concern / should I remove it again and get a new one? All the roller bearings still move.

 

[Godwin]

Can you even out those dents?

For myself I would be replacing that bearing, even though they're not cheap. I've had 2-4 rear wheel bearing failures over the years because I drive a lot and if I ran that bearing I'd be concerned that it would unexpectedly fail. But if only doing local drives and if you don't plan on racking up a lot of miles I'd run it and keep a close watch on oil seepage at that wheel. Of the rear bearing failures I've had none have been noisy, symptoms have been poor braking due to fouled brake shoes, oil leakage, or with the last smoke from the wheel while running down the highway.

 

[VermontFJ60]

Can you even out those dents?

For myself I would be replacing that bearing, even though they're not cheap. I've had 2-4 rear wheel bearing failures over the years because I drive a lot and if I ran that bearing I'd be concerned that it would unexpectedly fail. But if only doing local drives and if you don't plan on racking up a lot of miles I'd run it and keep a close watch on oil seepage at that wheel. Of the rear bearing failures I've had none have been noisy, symptoms have been poor braking due to fouled brake shoes, oil leakage, or with the last smoke from the wheel while running down the highway.

I have not tried to bend them back yet.

Since I'm right there, I'm leaning towards ordering another one and replacing it. A bit bummed it happened but that's part of the learning process. I do plan for the 60 to be a bit of an adventure rig (no rock crawling but camping, back roads, road trips, etc.).

 

[dbleon]

100% replace that.. not worth a failure