Drum brake back axle

[Peter57]

Hi, I've had a catastrophic brake failure, and the brake shoe bottom pivot has parted company with the backplate.

Ford are quoting £115 and £145 for a backplate depending on which side of the car it's fitted to.

I've heard that a Fiesta has the same axle, can anyone confirm this please

[isetta]

I don’t know the answer, but how was the bit attached that has come off? Can it be welded back on?  

[Paulkp]

Cat Car only lists one backplate for Fiesta and Fusion, so probably interchangeable.

Is this bit Riveted ?

[Peter57]

Scary

[DaveT70]

I'd be very surprised if it's not common with Fiesta.

Easiest way to find out?

Get the reg number of a similar year Fiesta with exact same powertrain as yours, then go to Ford parts dept. and check FINIS code for part for your car then the Fiesta.

[isetta]

Oh I see, when I mentioned welding I thought perhaps the riveted bit  broke or something like that but I see now it’s rotted with rust. If you got if off  and a skilled welder with oxy-acetylene had it on a bench they would probably be able to do a good job on it, but unless you know someone at such a metal working place then it’s probably going to be tricky to find someone prepared to do it.  

[isetta]

Have you checked the other side of the car in case it’s about to go the same way?