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Originally Posted by str8shot
What's the backing plate look like?
The hawks appear to have backing plates on them already?
At least the same as any other brake I've changed out before (on other cars).
Am I missing something?
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Terminology clarification required here:
All pads, aftermarket or OEM, have backing plates. It's what the pad compound is fused to, as you probably already know.
The missing piece on some aftermarket pads (i.e. Hawk) being discussed is a thin metal anti-squeal/rattle plate that comes on the OEM pads. (Backing plate is a misnomer even I've used when describing this removable piece) It wraps around the sides of the pad's true backing plate, so it adds to the width (it's thin; around .75mm I'd estimate). You can make it out a bit here, it's the part with white text printed on it:
https://www.carpartsdiscount.com/aut...ml?3593=265026
Without it, the OEM pads (or other equally sized aftermarket pads) will have some play encountered, particularly on the first reverse of direction. According to Hawk, this is normal and their pads are designed without these metal plates to allow for heat expansion... take that for what it's worth. :-\