2001 Es300 Rear Brake Back Plates

[Rusty]

Both of the rear brake plates on my 2001 ES300, with 192K miles, have rusted and are falling off. I have not been able to find much information on the replacement part, but I have heard they are expensive.

Does anyone have any advice on where I can get the 2 plates, Lexus and Toyota part numbers, and how many labor hours I can expect to pay for to do the repair. Is this a common part that fails? I live in the Northeast where they use salt on the roads in winter, so I assume that caused the problem.

Any advice you can give is appreciated.

[randybill]

used rear disc backing plates go for around $30. depending on your area shop rates here in missouri range from $50 to $80 per hour. it's not unheard of for those backing plates to rust off.

solora and camry backing plates will also work on your es300. good luck. i'm searching salvage yards myself looking for the same rear disc backing plates.

i need backing plates for a different reason though- i'm converting (98 camry) from drum to disc. ;)

[lenore]

New they are very expensive

http://www.lexussouthatlantaparts.com/products/LEXUS/RX330/PLATE-SUB-ASSEMBLY--PARKING-BRAKE--RIGHT-PLATE-SUB-ASSY--PARK/5774868/465030E010.html