Price
$126.50 Inc.GST
10″ Off-Road Backing Plate will suit the following bake drums:
✓ AL-KO Australia
✓ Dexter USA
✓ Vehicle Components
✓ Cruisemaster
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Off-Road Electric Backing Plate
The 10-inch electric backing plate is engineered for off-road applications, providing a robust solution for vehicles traversing rugged terrain.
Its reliable design ensures optimal performance over challenging outback corrugations, maintaining stability and control.
The backing plate facilitates seamless integration with various braking systems, enhancing overall functionality and safety.
This combination of durability and efficiency makes it an essential component for any off-road enthusiast.
Couplemate™ Off-Road Electric Backing Plates are designed to handle rough Australian conditions. Perfect for both Semi-Off-Road and fully Off-Road caravans.
TIP: Left side refers to the passenger’s side, whereas the right side is the driver’s side.
For tradespeople and manufacturers, Couplemate™ confirms that these components comply with ADR 38.
Includes:
- backing plate (one side)
- brake magnet
- brake shoes
- retainer spring & clip
- lever arm
- brake adjuster nut & screw
- brake adjuster socket
Choosing between Standard and Dexter Backing Plates
Standard backing plates, also known as “AL-KO” plates, are the most common style in Australia.
However, some manufacturers use Dexter brake systems or “American-style” backing plates.
One way to identify this is through the park brake lever:
- Horizontal Park Brake: Standard
- Vertical Park Brake: Dexter USA
For information on choosing magnet-types, read our short article on the difference between Standard and Off-Road brakes.
12-Month Warranty
Couplemate™ backing plates are among the best, most reliable systems.
For further clarification, read our Warranty Policy.
Spare Parts for Off-Road Backing Plates
Don’t need the whole assembly? Couplemate™ can supply you with just the parts.
12″ Electric Brake Magnets | Off-Road
Type: Standard or Off-Road
Style: Standard or Dexter USA
These 12″ electric brake magnets are compatible with most, excluding the older round magnet brake systems.
12″ Electric Brake Shoes
Type: 10″ or 12″
Style: Standard or Dexter USA
Electric brake shoes comprise of both primary and secondary components.
The recommended installation involves placing the larger shoe at the rear of the trailer and the smaller shoe at the front of the caravan.
Highway Backing Plates are available for comparison below
- 10-inch Electric Backing Plate Pair (AU)
- 10″ Electric Brake Backing Plate – L/H
- 10″ Electric Brake Backing Plate – R/H
- 12-inch Electric Backing Plate – Left
- 12-inch Electric Backing Plate – Right
Off-road backing plates are available for comparison below
- 12-inch Off-Road Electric Backing Plate – Left
- 12-inch Off-Road Electric Backing Plate – Right
Additional information
| Weight | 7 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30 × 30 × 10 cm |
| Brake Type | Electric Off-Road |
| Side | Drivers Side, Passengers Side |
Our Service Lifetime Warranty
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Couplemate™ is a manufacturer and vendor of high-quality towing, trailer, and caravan components. Couplemate™ Core Goods and Custom Work are guaranteed to be free of defects for the service lifetime of the product when used as intended.
Warranties are non-transferrable and Couplemate™ requires satisfactory proof of purchase prior to issuing a remedy. The full Couplemate™ Warranty Policy can be found in the Terms & Conditions: Section 8 – Consumer Guarantees & Warranty.
Warranties are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. If something is wrong with your order, please contact our team.
60-Day Returns
After 60 years of experience, we know that life has its unpredictable moments.
All Couplemate™ orders (online, over the phone, or in-store) have a 60 day period for change-of-mind returns and exchanges. There are some items that can’t be returned and some returns may incur a 15% restocking fee.
You can view our full policy for change-of-mind returns here.








wallybrowne (verified owner) –
Product is as described, good quality and arrived quickly with TNT.
Steve Wotherspoon –
Great to see our carriers are on the ball Wally. Thank you for your comment, Steve Wotherspoon