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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Suspension => Topic started by: 1969 Cale II on April 09, 2024, 10:15:03 PM
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This a generic question, has anybody seen, are there photos of, numbers stamped on the backing plate outsides in the small recess near adjustor hole? 2 different Fords I have done have a 4 digit number. Wonder how wide spread it might be.
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This a generic question, has anybody seen, are there photos of, numbers stamped on the backing plate outsides in the small recess near adjustor hole? 2 different Fords I have done have a 4 digit number. Wonder how wide spread it might be.
If you mean the numbers that identify the backing plates then yes . I am under the impression that the numbers have to do with identification for diameter and brake pad width. However I don't know of a comprehensive listing with applications. For example I only keep track of the few unique different ones for the Shelby applications.
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Agree with the identification. Two makers and two different practices as far as marking
If your are number by the brake adjusting hole then they are likely Bendix made
(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/20/6-100424170025-20297864.jpeg)
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These are from my early 67 ( but Aug 66 ) S code Convt. One Bendix, one Kelsey-Hayes.
Neither have numbers. (http://)
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I currently have 8 rear backing plates. A mixture of Bendix 317558 317559 and KH 71086 71085
Only one of them has small number, and a letter, stamped near the adjusting hole.
On a side note, i have a Bendix 323369 that appears identical to a 317558. I tried but cantdetermine its original and proper application. It functioned on my 69 Gt500 for 10 years but not its correct home. I once owned a torino with a 9 inch so maybe i cross pollinated it back when.