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Hi guys i have had my brakes squeeking for quite a while now.

Thinking it was the pads i had them changed and the rotors machined later realising that it wasent haha.

I have been told that my car is missing the factory backing plate for the brake pads from a mechanic.

Havent really got a clue to what a backing plate is, actually first time i heard of it was today.

Just wandering how much do these roughly go for?

Does it do any damage to be driving without backing plates?

Thanks alot.

Al

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Do a quick search for "squeaky R33" and you will quickly realise you can spend hundreds of dollars trying to fix it, backing plates or not. It sucks, but it seems to be luck of the draw to stop them squeaking.

I know i spent alot of $ trying to fix it. In the end i went back to OEM Nissan Pads and it went away. Loose a bit of brake feel but the squeak drove me crazy with my Ferodo's.

A brand new backing plate kit for both sides isnt cheap. I cant remember how much, but when i aksed i just laughed at the dealer and walked out. Try hunting one down online, 2nd hand.

Good luck!

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