AEU2497 - Backplate Brake >KA - Defender - LH

Q: What is the AEU2497 backplate brake used for?

The AEU2497 is the left-hand rear brake backplate for Defender models with drum brakes, the mounting plate carrying the brake shoes, wheel cylinder and hardware on the rear axle.

Q: Is this the left or right side backplate?

AEU2497 is the left-hand (LH) side, paired with AEU2496 for the right-hand side. Order both if you're rebuilding the full rear axle brakes.

Q: Which Defender models does this backplate fit?

This backplate fits Defender models with rear drum brakes. Because Land Rover changed the rear brake backplate part partway through Defender production, confirm your vehicle's VIN against the exact break before ordering.

Q: Why would this backplate need replacing?

Corrosion is the usual cause, rust attacking the mounting face or wheel cylinder seat after years of exposure on the rear axle. A pitted or bent backplate can cause the wheel cylinder to leak or the shoes to sit unevenly.

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

It's a workshop-level job that means stripping the shoes, wheel cylinder and hub off the axle first. Most people replace it as part of a full rear brake overhaul rather than on its own.

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Backplate Brake >KA - Defender - LH

Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016

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

Alternative Codes

AEU2497

In stock 1 unit

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When will my order arrive?

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Netherlands / Belgium / Germany: 2–4 working days.
Other EU countries + UK: 4–8 working days.
Outside EU/UK: delivery times vary — contact us for an estimate.

Items may ship from multiple warehouses at no extra cost.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the AEU2497 backplate brake used for?

The AEU2497 is the left-hand rear brake backplate for Defender models with drum brakes, the mounting plate carrying the brake shoes, wheel cylinder and hardware on the rear axle.

Is this the left or right side backplate?

AEU2497 is the left-hand (LH) side, paired with AEU2496 for the right-hand side. Order both if you're rebuilding the full rear axle brakes.

Which Defender models does this backplate fit?

This backplate fits Defender models with rear drum brakes. Because Land Rover changed the rear brake backplate part partway through Defender production, confirm your vehicle's VIN against the exact break before ordering.

Why would this backplate need replacing?

Corrosion is the usual cause, rust attacking the mounting face or wheel cylinder seat after years of exposure on the rear axle. A pitted or bent backplate can cause the wheel cylinder to leak or the shoes to sit unevenly.

What's involved in fitting a new backplate?

It's a workshop-level job that means stripping the shoes, wheel cylinder and hub off the axle first. Most people replace it as part of a full rear brake overhaul rather than on its own.