6 inch or 5 inch backing plate

[BigTwin]

Just got a 7424 and it came with a 6 inch velcro backing plate. Do I need to get a 5 inch backing plate to use with LC 6.5 inch pads? Anyone had problems prematurely wearing out pads using a 6 inch backing plate with 6.5 inch pads?



thanks

[White95Max]

I have a 6" backing plate and it works fine with my Meg`s pads.

[q_tip98444]

same here. I have a 6 in. megs backing plate with 6 1/2 in. megs pads and have no problems. Except its kind of a pita to get the pads centered with one hand when your in a hurry. You should be fine.:xyxthumbs

[stevet]

You can use a 6 inch plate with a 6.5 inch pad. I would go with the 5 inch plate though. It will give you some space between the end of the pad and the plate. There is less risk of the plate touching your paint.

[fertzguy]

in my opinion the 5 inch is better with a 6.5 pad - general rule of thumb is to have .75 inch beyond the backing plate for safety. But if your careful the 6 inch plate works fine - i just like the insurance

[Eliot Ness]

A 5" plate on a 6/6.5" pad will also allow more Velcro beyond the backing plate and reduce the chance of the plate cutting into the pad.

[Steve1996LT1]

Thanks for the advice. Picked up the Sonus kit with 5" velcro backing plate.

[BigTwin]

Does Wal-Mart, Autozone, etc stock the 5 in velcro backing plate?

[Inzane]

On a similar topic what`s the reason some say you CAN`T use the 5" backing plate with the 7.5" advanced LC pads?

Thanks.