Is a "Backing Plate" the same as a "Dust Shield" ?

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meltdowner said:
Mine are rusted to hell and thinking about replacing.. but when I go to Toyota's site they have a couple different part numbers:

Here's a "Backing Plate" they want 272$ for: | McGeorge Toyota Parts

Here's a "Dust/Splash shield" they want 66$ for:
2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner Splash Shield 47782-60120 | McGeorge Toyota Parts

Here's a link to all the components:
Brake Components for 2006 Toyota 4Runner | McGeorge Toyota Parts

What the hell is the difference?
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The dust shield is for the front.

The backing plate is for the rear, and is part of the parking brake assembly.
 
meltdowner said:
Mine are rusted to hell and thinking about replacing.. but when I go to Toyota's site they have a couple different part numbers:

Here's a "Backing Plate" they want 272$ for: | McGeorge Toyota Parts

Here's a "Dust/Splash shield" they want 66$ for:
2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner Splash Shield 47782-60120 | McGeorge Toyota Parts

What the hell is the difference?
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Brake Dust Shields are for the front, part number and applicability as follows:
Brake Dust Shield (R, Front) [for 17 in wheels / 338 mm rotors] PN: 4778160120
Brake Dust Shield (L, Front) [for 17 in wheels / 338 mm rotors] PN: 4778260120
Brake Dust Shield (R, Front) [for 16 in wheels / 319 mm rotors] PN: 4778135160
Brake Dust Shield (L, Front) [for 16 in wheels / 319 mm rotors] PN: 4778235160

Brake Backing Plates are only for the rear as follows:
(rear) Brake Backing Plate (right) 4650360131
(rear) Brake Backing Plate (left) 4650460091
 
GeoFlory said:
Brake Dust Shields are for the front, part number and applicability as follows:
Brake Dust Shield (R, Front) [for 17 in wheels / 338 mm rotors] PN: 4778160120
Brake Dust Shield (L, Front) [for 17 in wheels / 338 mm rotors] PN: 4778260120
Brake Dust Shield (R, Front) [for 16 in wheels / 319 mm rotors] PN: 4778135160
Brake Dust Shield (L, Front) [for 16 in wheels / 319 mm rotors] PN: 4778235160

Brake Backing Plates are only for the rear as follows:
(rear) Brake Backing Plate (right) 4650360131
(rear) Brake Backing Plate (left) 4650460091
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Have a dumb question. I have a 2004 4Runner V-6 and my tire size is 265/65R17. R17 that's the rim diameter. Do I have 17 inch wheels then? Reason, I'm asking is that I also need brake dust shield and according to the dealer based on my VIN the correct p/n is 4778135160/4778235160 which is for 16 in wheels. I just don't have the knowledge and any help is appreciated.

thx
 
arphaksad said:
Have a dumb question. I have a 2004 4Runner V-6 and my tire size is 265/65R17. R17 that's the rim diameter. Do I have 17 inch wheels then? Reason, I'm asking is that I also need brake dust shield and according to the dealer based on my VIN the correct p/n is 4778135160/4778235160 which is for 16 in wheels. I just don't have the knowledge and any help is appreciated.

thx
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Yes, you have 17” wheels.

You have the smaller brakes that don’t require 17” rims, and that’s why your part number is for the 16” rims. My 4Runner came with 17” rims, but has the smaller brakes on it.

I have one set of 16” rims that I use on occasion.
 
ads2539 said:
Yes, you have 17” wheels.

You have the smaller brakes that don’t require 17” rims, and that’s why your part number is for the 16” rims. My 4Runner came with 17” rims, but has the smaller brakes on it.

I have one set of 16” rims that I use on occasion.
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Thank you. Good to know.
 
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