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[john2502]

This is worth a watch some useful info

https://youtu.be/M02...dnfx61zhKovkrWU

[Snorlax]

If you're needing to sort the back plate etc then its a decent time to renew components like this anyway, saves another job in the future. I wished i'd ordered new springs for my shoes while I had it all apart anyway as they're cheap anyway. Not sure on the thoughts of these on minis but braided hoses i've done on other cars and have lasted well, and dont seem to be too pricey from minispares.
Might be worth getting some penetrating fluid on the adjuster and leaving it for a while to see if it can be loosened/salvaged. Did you manage to get the drum off?

Yeah drums came off fairly easily. It was like the pads were already wound in and the adjuster won’t do up at all so think it’s barely been used.

[Snorlax]

Has anyone used the non Genuine back plates? I can get the two sides for the same price as one genuine AP.
Just wondering if they are ok and last

[MrBrown]

Mine are non genuine plates all around. I have not had any issues with them.

[john2502]

Not sure if price is an issue but these might be worth a look if you want to save a little time, up to you:

 

https://www.minispor...bly-mintex.html

 

[Ethel]

You can put a short bit of hose between the retaining strip & back plate, then screw the adjuster through it. Helps keep the crud off & the copper grease on.