1968 Rear Drum Backing Plate Damage

[Loosewheels68]

Hello all,

This is my first post thought I've lurked for a long time. Any help would be appreciated!

I was doing a brake job on my new to me 1968 c1500 as the rear right squealed when braking. After getting in there and replacing the shoes I notice the shoes were not sitting right. The backing plate seems to be damaged at a lower contact point (probably causing the squealing).

My question is does anyone have advise regarding available two piece backing plates or filling damage with weld and grinding smooth?

I ask because I really don't want to have to pull the axle (frankly because it intimidates me). Any advise or direction will be greatly appreciated. I can post pictures if requested.

Thank you in advance!

[kwmech]

Over the years I've welded many backing plates where the groove gets cut from the shoes. Weld up and flatten back down with an air sander

[toolboxchev]

X2 on that advise. I have the same problems with the lip forming. I filed it out at one point. It has lasted for a while, yet now that I have an extra low mileage set they will be going on next brake job.

Depending on how shallow the groove is (or deep for the matter) it can last for a while.