Patent ID: 8763769

Claim:
A backing plate configured for use with a brake shoe comprising a layer of friction material defining a friction surface to contact a wheel, said backing plate comprising: (a) a single piece metal insert having a first end, a second end, and a central portion extending between said first end and said second end, said central portion formed to extend through said layer of friction material such that an end of said central portion lies in said friction surface of said layer of friction material for contact with a wheel tread upon wearing of said friction surface, said central portion of said insert includes a key bridge extending through a back portion thereof and configured for attachment to a vehicle brake head; (b) a first backing plate strap associated with said first end of said insert; (c) a second backing plate strap associated with said second end of said insert; and (d) a flange guide support connected to and extending from a side of said central portion of said insert.