How to Service and Repair the Brake Backing Plate on Ford Explorer Sport?

The servicing process of the backing plate starts with removing the rear brake shoes and linings. The lever for parking brake needs to be disconnected by pulling back the parking brake cable spring. The following steps should be taken if the axle shaft requires removal along with the hub. A compressed cable retainer will draw the parking brake rear cable and conduit out of the brake backing plate. Finish the rear wheel cylinder removal by disconnecting the brake line fitting while removing the two bolts which secure the cylinder. The removal procedure starts with removing the rear wheel cylinder then continuing with the removal of the four backing plate-to-axle flange nuts and bolts to separate the brake backing plate. The backing plate installation process should begin by following the reversal of removal steps along with brake system bleeding.

OEM Ford Explorer Sport Brake Backing Plate

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Ford Explorer Sport Splash Shield, Front Driver Side Part Number: 3L2Z-1214-BA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shield - Splash; Brake Dust Shield, Front Left; Brake Dust Shield
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 1L2Z-1214-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport | Base, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Splash Shield, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 3L2Z-1214-AA
$11.48 MSRP: $16.28
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shield - Splash; Brake Dust Shield, Front Right; Brake Dust Shield
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 1L2Z-1214-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport | Base, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Backing Plate, Rear Driver Side Part Number: F65Z-2212-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Plate Assembly - Brake Back; Brake Backing Plate, Rear Left, Rear Right; Brake Dust Shield
- Manufacturer Note: Plate asy. - rear wheel brake - LH
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport | Base | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Backing Plate, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: F65Z-2211-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Plate Assembly - Brake Back; Brake Backing Plate, Rear Left, Rear Right; Brake Dust Shield
- Manufacturer Note: Plate asy. - rear wheel brake - RH
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport | Base | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Splash Shield, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 4L2Z-2K004-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shield - Splash; Brake Dust Shield, Front Right; Brake Dust Shield
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport | Base, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Splash Shield, Front Driver Side Part Number: 4L2Z-2K005-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shield - Splash; Brake Dust Shield, Front Left; Brake Dust Shield
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport | Base, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

Ford Explorer Sport Brake Backing Plate

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The Ford Explorer Sport Brake Backing Plate is a part fabricated to boost the dependability and power of the Ford Explorer Sport series. This brake backing plate is extremely popular for durability and resists wear from dust and other contaminates that can build up on the discs designed to protect the disc brakes and also retain the wheels finish. This Brake Backing Plate suits most models of Ford Explorer Sport and is manufactured in the single-piece construction and the novel two-piece "split" construction to enhance installatability and usability. That is why the Brake Backing Plate: The main and highest value of the Brake Backing Plate is to restore the braking system's critical protection, which is crucial for its work and reliability. In this way, as the component which does not allow other elements to harm the brakes, the Ford Explorer Sport Brake Backing Plate contributes to the overall improvement of the vehicle. Furthermore, several models use backing plates that are incorporated for dust covers making replacement easier. The Ford Explorer Sport can be traced back from the year 1991 The presence of Brake Backing Plate also add to the reliability of the auto part of this car model. Being made of materials that will not corrode and designed in a way elaborated to match and enhance the construction of Ford Explorer, the Ford Explorer Sport Brake Backing Plate sets the standard for automotive products in the market so that every driver could have a reliable means of transportation capable of handling any surface.

Ford Explorer Sport Brake Backing Plate Parts and Q&A

Splash Shield, Front Passenger Side
3L2Z-1214-AA
Q: How to Service and Repair the Brake Backing Plate on Ford Explorer Sport?
A:
The servicing process of the backing plate starts with removing the rear Brake Shoes and linings. The lever for parking brake needs to be disconnected by pulling back the Parking Brake Cable spring. The following steps should be taken if the Axle Shaft requires removal along with the hub. A compressed cable retainer will draw the parking brake rear cable and conduit out of the brake backing plate. Finish the rear wheel cylinder removal by disconnecting the brake line fitting while removing the two bolts which secure the cylinder. The removal procedure starts with removing the rear wheel cylinder then continuing with the removal of the four backing plate-to-axle flange nuts and bolts to separate the brake backing plate. The backing plate installation process should begin by following the reversal of removal steps along with brake system bleeding.