[Hiwayjohnny]

Lost the plate on brake pad. Can I use w/out?

 

[mellow65]

In my experience, if they aren't attached to the brake pad, you can get them separately. You can use them with out, but also they're there for a reason.

 

[Hiwayjohnny]

In my experience, if they aren't attached to the brake pad, you can get them separately. You can use them with out, but also they're there for a reason.

Thanks I'll deal with it for now. Fix again later.

 

[bue car]

I think some are also for heat protection for the seals on the calipers. Should be okay...

 

[steve]

Generally the backer is for noise reduction, so don't worry. In the old days, the real old days, some pads on some manufacturer cars didn't have backing plates - meaning the metal or metal with a dampening type material molded on them. Drive fast, Drive hard, Squeal brakes, chicks did it.