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The Best Way to Buy Used Rear Backing Plates Online

Searching for "used rear brake shields near me"? We provide fully inspected, rust-free OEM replacement rear backing plates delivered directly to your home or shop in New Jersey and nationwide.

E-Brake Ready

Solid mounting points for your parking brake hardware.

Solid Steel

Inspected for structural integrity and rust prevention.

Technician inspecting a used steel rear brake backing plate for parking brake anchor strength

Trusted Source for High-Quality Rear Dust Shields

Rear backing plates do more than just block dust. On most vehicles, they serve as the crucial structural foundation for your emergency/parking brake system. When these plates rust through, your parking brake hardware can collapse inside the rotor. Protect your vehicle with genuine used rear backing plates for sale from Falcon Car Parts.

Every used rear brake shield in our inventory is rigorously inspected. We ensure the metal holding the parking brake shoe pins is solid, the center hub hole is perfectly round, and the outer lip is straight to clear your spinning rotor.

  • Structural Integrity: Verified strong anchor points for E-brake shoes.
  • Rust Inspection: We reject parts with severe pitting or rusted-out mounting holes.
  • OEM Tolerances: Factory stamped steel ensures your parking brake aligns perfectly.

Looking for Used Rear Backing Plates Near NJ?

Based in Clifton, New Jersey, Falcon Car Parts provides the fastest delivery times for used rear brake dust shields in NJ and the surrounding Tri-State area. Whether you are in Jersey City, Newark, or Paterson, we offer rapid shipping directly to your mechanic or driveway.

Skip the local salvage yard search where you might pull a plate that's already rotting from the inside. Get a certified, solid OEM rear shield right here.

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Fastest delivery to NJ, NY, and CT!

We Stock Used Rear Brake Shields for All Vehicles

Whether you have an independent rear suspension or a solid rear truck axle, we have the exact backing plate required.

Sedans & Hatchbacks

Rear backing plates for Honda Civic, Toyota Camry, Nissan Sentra, and Hyundai Altima.

SUVs & Crossovers

Rear shields with E-brake mounts for Subaru Forester, Honda CR-V, and Ford Explorer.

Trucks & 4x4s

Heavy-duty rear axle plates for Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado 1500/2500, and Dodge Ram.

Quality Standards for a Reliable Rear Backing Plate

When you buy used suspension parts online, physical condition is critical to prevent brake failure. Here are the quality standards for every Falcon rear backing plate:

  • 1. E-Brake Mount Check: The small holes used to secure the parking brake shoe hold-down pins are checked to ensure they are not rusted larger than factory spec.
  • 2. Rust Assessment: While minor surface rust is expected, we ensure the core structural metal is solid and will not flake or break under braking stress.
  • 3. Shape Retention: The plate is verified flat to ensure the outer lip will not scrape against the edge of the spinning brake rotor.
  • 4. Cable Entry Inspection: The port where the emergency brake cable enters the plate is checked for rot and clear passage.
  • 5. Sensor Cutout Check: If equipped with rear ABS, we ensure the cutout for the wheel speed sensor is clear and undamaged.
  • 6. Side Verification: We strictly label and organize Driver (Left) and Passenger (Right) sides to guarantee exact alignment of calipers and cables.

Common Questions About Buying Used Rear Backing Plates

The cost of a used rear backing plate typically ranges from $35 to $100. Rear plates are often more expensive than front plates because they frequently serve as the structural mounting point for the emergency/parking brake shoes.

While front plates usually just act as dust shields, rear backing plates often have a dual purpose. In many vehicles with rear disc brakes, the rear backing plate acts as the mounting structure for the internal drum-style parking brake shoes and hardware.

Rear backing plates are highly susceptible to rust because they sit in the 'splash zone' behind the rear wheels, constantly exposed to road salt, water, and debris. Over time, the steel degrades, which can cause parking brake hardware to fall out.

If the plate only serves as a dust shield, driving is mostly safe, though your rotors will wear faster. However, if the rusted plate holds your parking brake hardware, a failure could cause brake shoes to jam inside the spinning rotor, locking up the rear wheel.

Usually, we sell the backing plate as a bare metal unit. While some units may still have old parking brake shoes or springs attached from the donor vehicle, we highly recommend replacing those wearable items with a new hardware kit during installation.

On many rear-wheel-drive trucks and SUVs with solid rear axles (like the Ford F-150 or Chevy Silverado), yes. The backing plate sits behind the axle flange, requiring you to open the differential and pull the axle shaft out to slide the new plate on.

Yes, they are strictly side-specific. They feature directional cutouts for the parking brake cable entry and specific mounting holes for the brake caliper. You must order the correct side (Driver/Left or Passenger/Right).

Aftermarket rear backing plates often have slightly misaligned mounting holes for the parking brake pins, making assembly incredibly frustrating. Used OEM plates guarantee exact factory tolerances and proper thickness.

If the rusted area is just the outer dust shield lip, some mechanics will trim it away to stop a scraping noise. However, if the rust reaches the center hub or parking brake anchor points, the entire plate must be replaced for safety.

A backing plate noise is typically a high-pitched, tinny scrape that changes pitch when turning or going over bumps. You can usually confirm this by pushing on the thin metal shield with a screwdriver; if the noise stops, the plate was bent and rubbing the rotor.