96 blazer backing plate

[hvacjr1]

need backing plate for 96 blazer GM says they are discontinued..........

[G.A.S.]

A local salvage yard is an option.
this is an s-10 I take it> and is it a 4x4.

[hvacjr1]

junk yards will not remove from whole axle....... i was wondering if one from different truck or car would work.........it has to be the type where the cylinder bolts on not clips..........yes it is s10 and 4x4........thanks

[hvacjr1]

dealer says same plate works from 85 though 97 .........and they discontinued these........dos'nt make sense.........

[old_master]

Most auto parts stores carry, or can get them. The axles must be removed to replace them. Dorman also makes a "split plate" that the axles don't have to be removed, but they're pretty cheesy.


http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...rtNumber=13867

[hvacjr1]

havent had any luck with parts stores in canada..........a trip across the border might be the answer...........thanks for your help

[old_master]

With the new border security laws in effect, it may be easier to go to the web site and order them online. They'll ship right to your door.

[G.A.S.]

I was gona say the same thing. parts places will ship right to you.
E-bay may be a place to check too. someone might be parting out.
I know that shipping to canada is expensive, I have shipped there before.
just a thought. I was not aware you were there.

[hvacjr1]

im not the mechanic.my buddy is.........the parts store here last month sent a plate that they say was right .........2 piece ....when he tryed to get the right one........no one had.......he says the wheel cylinder has to bolt on not clip.....the one they sent........was altered to work.......of course it worked for a month and failed.....i hate to order one from the states and find the same problem........i live close to alex bay NY....i think the best way is to go see if it is the right one........and mabee have a beer while there.........thanks for you help old master........

[hvacjr1]

u to G.A.S..........I didn't know i was talking to two different people..........thanks again.........hvacjr1

[old_master]

The one in the link I posted is for clip on cylinders only. Been having trouble locating ones that bolt on myself. I can tell you for sure that the 2002 Chevrolet Astro uses bolt on cylinders. I haven't checked yet, but I'm betting the dealer can get those, and they'll work on the blazer too. They use the same shoes, wheel cylinders, and hardware.

[hvacjr1]

i beeped him this morning........and hes ordering.........i will let u know how it turns out............thanks again

[G.A.S.]

now I dont have this in front of me but if the baacking plate for the clip on wheel cylinders is available, why dont you switch w/c's.

[hvacjr1]

i will mention........to my guy........good idea if can be done ........anyway...GM says brake pads for 2oo2 astro van are different size .........auto parts store says they are the same......?........should be here tommorow........ ordered from GM.......will see.......THANKS for your time.....hvacjr1

[hvacjr1]

g.a.s..........my buddy says he did change the w/c.........on the last plate......but he still had to alter .........and it did'nt last.....we have the 2002 plate.......and will try in a couple of days....believe it or not we had our toyota in for master cylinder ........1 caliper ...and all new pads the last 2 days..... old master he did phone the dealer back to check the size of the rear pads........and yes they are the same size.......will inform on results.....i really ...appreciate......both of yours .....help.......hvacjr1