16th December 2018, 11:57 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
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Originally Posted by Turbo Tony
I replaced my backing plate some time ago. It was an eye-waveringly expensive £300 for the part. When I picked it up, I realised why, it weighs next to nothing.
Thankfully, it doesn't require the hub or anything to be removed, it just bolts on behind the disc. I was very, very careful handling the disc and refitting the wheel.
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Yes stupidly expensive, although the rears are about half the price 
Mine had disintegrated around the securing holes and I was lucky to find a decent aluminium welder locally. He welded some aluminium discs in the holes and they are back on the car. Cost? 1/10 of what a new shield would cost.
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2008 (facelift) S8 with B&O, ACC, glass sunroof, reversing camera, front and rear heated seats, ceramic brakes, homelink, electric side and rear blinds, ski load through, heated fan washer jets, remote boot closing, de-flapped manifold, fridge, umbrella holder 
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