Backplate
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000378
A rigid metal component in a drum brake system that serves as the foundation for mounting the brake shoes, wheel cylinder, and other brake hardware. This plate bolts directly to the vehicle's axle housing or suspension component. It withstands the forces generated during braking and provides a stable platform for the brake assembly.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000378 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Translations | German: Bremsanlage-Trägerplatte; Spanish: placa de anclaje; French: flasque de frein |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-000378",
"term": "Backplate",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A rigid metal component in a drum brake system that serves as the foundation for mounting the brake shoes, wheel cylinder, and other brake hardware. This plate bolts directly to the vehicle's axle housing or suspension component. It withstands the forces generated during braking and provides a stable platform for the brake assembly.",
"subject": "Automotive",
"translations": {
"de": "Bremsanlage-Trägerplatte",
"es": "placa de anclaje",
"fr": "flasque de frein"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/backplate/"
}
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