AEU2496 - Backplate Brake >KA - Defender - RH

Q: What is the AEU2496 backplate brake used for?

The AEU2496 is the right-hand rear brake backplate for Defender models with drum brakes. It's the fixed mounting plate that carries the brake shoes, wheel cylinder and hardware, bolting to the rear axle casing.

Q: Is this the left or right side backplate?

AEU2496 is the right-hand (RH) side. It has a mirrored left-hand equivalent, AEU2497, for the opposite side of the axle, so order the matching pair for a full rear brake rebuild.

Q: Which Defender models does this backplate fit?

This backplate fits Defender models with rear drum brakes. Fitment is VIN-specific, so confirm your chassis number against the exact VIN break before ordering, since Land Rover changed the rear brake backplate part partway through Defender production.

Q: Why would this backplate need replacing?

Backplates typically need replacing when the mounting face or wheel cylinder location is corroded, cracked or bent, most often from rust after years of road salt and mud exposure on the rear axle.

Q: What's involved in fitting a new backplate?

Fitting a backplate is a workshop-level job: it means stripping the brake shoes, wheel cylinder and hub off the axle first. It's usually done alongside a full rear brake overhaul rather than as a standalone swap.

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Backplate Brake >KA - Defender - RH

Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016

Fitment Notes DEFENDER — rear brake backplate RH, drum brake models, to VIN <KA

Alternative Codes

AEU2496

In stock 1 unit

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Outside EU/UK: delivery times vary — contact us for an estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AEU2496 backplate brake used for?

The AEU2496 is the right-hand rear brake backplate for Defender models with drum brakes. It's the fixed mounting plate that carries the brake shoes, wheel cylinder and hardware, bolting to the rear axle casing.

Is this the left or right side backplate?

AEU2496 is the right-hand (RH) side. It has a mirrored left-hand equivalent, AEU2497, for the opposite side of the axle, so order the matching pair for a full rear brake rebuild.

Which Defender models does this backplate fit?

This backplate fits Defender models with rear drum brakes. Fitment is VIN-specific, so confirm your chassis number against the exact VIN break before ordering, since Land Rover changed the rear brake backplate part partway through Defender production.

Why would this backplate need replacing?

Backplates typically need replacing when the mounting face or wheel cylinder location is corroded, cracked or bent, most often from rust after years of road salt and mud exposure on the rear axle.

What's involved in fitting a new backplate?

Fitting a backplate is a workshop-level job: it means stripping the brake shoes, wheel cylinder and hub off the axle first. It's usually done alongside a full rear brake overhaul rather than as a standalone swap.