Ive checked autozone, napa, and even some other factory part websites for Brake Rotor Backing Plates for the front axle. Its a 96 XJ Sport 4.0L. I need one, I cant remember which so I either need both part numbers or where i can find them.
Can anyone help.....
Is this gonna be a dealer part........ i hate these......

 

Rock auto has em. Pretty cheap too GL

 

I'm learning to just check RockAuto first anymore.

 

Cant seem to find them on rock auto. Got a part#?

 

Still cant find them. Going to call the dealer here in the next couple days.

 

Y replace it, sounds stupid, but without it, the rotor will get better cooling. I never understood the point of these.

I know, they keep mud and rocks out butttt....... Y doesnt the front have a backing plate (meaning the outside of the rotor)? pointless.

I work at a shop, and 90 percent of the brake vibrations we get are csaused by thickness variation on the INSIDE of the rotor. Most likely caused by excessive heat build up, because of the backing plate. Just my opinion

 

I figured someone would say that. Well the rotor Cut my TRE. It keeps the rotor away from them.

 

you get thickness variation on the inside because the caliper piston is located on that side. most ppl dont lube the brakes and it cause friction not allowing the caliper to slide as easy but the pistion is still applying good pressure to the inner rotor surface

EDIT: Back on topic now...