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Glenn C. · 12-26-2011, 10:59 PM

What would be the best proceedure to use to verify whether the front backing plate is bent, or could it be possible for a front spindle to be bent. If it is possible the spindle is bent, what test proceedure could a guy use ? I have already tried the drum with the bearings on the spindle and found that the O.D. of the drum was closer at the bottom than at the top by 1/16" at least. When I mount the brake centralizing tool on bearings to the front spindle, the tool touches at the bottom of the backing plate, and is separated when turned at the top. I am peeved that I may have to locate and retstore a different spindle.

I do have another backing plate that I could try for a test.

Curious for suggestions ??

Doug in NJ · 12-26-2011, 11:12 PM

Can you temporarily mount the backing plate upside-down, and re-measure?
If the spindle is bent, is is likely bent at the thin part, where the taper ends. See if it looks crooked.

Doug

columbiA · 12-27-2011, 01:26 AM

Backing plate most likely bent.Give it a good hit on the bottom to straighten it out.Maybe it lost a wheel in a past life,if so there would likely be a flat spot on bottom of b-plate.

Glenn C. · 12-27-2011, 12:44 PM

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Good idea about mounting the backing plate upside down and re-gauging it. I will also recheck again to see if there is a worn spot on the bottom, or it suffered a strike at one time or another. Thanks for the suggestions !

12-26-2011, 10:59 PM	#1
Glenn C. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Didsbury Alberta Posts: 838	Bent Front Backing Plate ? or Bent Front Spindle ? What would be the best proceedure to use to verify whether the front backing plate is bent, or could it be possible for a front spindle to be bent. If it is possible the spindle is bent, what test proceedure could a guy use ? I have already tried the drum with the bearings on the spindle and found that the O.D. of the drum was closer at the bottom than at the top by 1/16" at least. When I mount the brake centralizing tool on bearings to the front spindle, the tool touches at the bottom of the backing plate, and is separated when turned at the top. I am peeved that I may have to locate and retstore a different spindle. I do have another backing plate that I could try for a test. Curious for suggestions ??

12-26-2011, 11:12 PM	#2
Doug in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 965	Re: Bent Front Backing Plate ? or Bent Front Spindle ? Can you temporarily mount the backing plate upside-down, and re-measure? If the spindle is bent, is is likely bent at the thin part, where the taper ends. See if it looks crooked. Doug __________________ My '31 S/W sedan project:http://31ford.dougbraun.com My restoration diary: http://dougbraun.com/blog

12-27-2011, 01:26 AM	#3
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: Bent Front Backing Plate ? or Bent Front Spindle ? Backing plate most likely bent.Give it a good hit on the bottom to straighten it out.Maybe it lost a wheel in a past life,if so there would likely be a flat spot on bottom of b-plate.

12-27-2011, 12:44 PM	#4
Glenn C. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Didsbury Alberta Posts: 838	Re: Bent Front Backing Plate ? or Bent Front Spindle ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Good idea about mounting the backing plate upside down and re-gauging it. I will also recheck again to see if there is a worn spot on the bottom, or it suffered a strike at one time or another. Thanks for the suggestions !