[V8] UFO Brake Pad Backing Plate

[Michael Larosa Jr]

It's to dampen vibration and stop the pads from squealing...  I'd try to 
get them off, if they get a little deformed in the process, put them in a 
vice to try anf flatten them again, then reuse them.

my .03 :)

Mike LaRosa

CoultL at aol.com wrote:
> 
> The inboard (brake piston side) UFO pads that were in my car when I bought it
> had a thin backing plate glued to the actual pad backing plate....ha how
> clear is that?  I think/hope most of you will know what plate I am talking about.
> The pads I just bought do not have the plate installed.  I does not seem like
> Audi sells this part.  Are they necessary?  What is their function?  Where
> can I get them?  TIA.
> 
> -Justin Lewis
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