Backing plate vs shoe size, how to tell?
If you have the drum that goes with the backing plate to measure the depth it's not a problem. :D
The problem comes in when you have a random set of 11" backing plates like rumble does, ie, you don't have the drums that came with the backing plates. If all you have is the backing plate you have to measure it because they're actually different for each of the 11" drum options, you can't just buy the drums and shoes you want because they may not fit that backing plate.
Here's a picture of the measurement I'm talking about. You can see the e brake cable mounts are hanging off the bench. The angle of the picture makes it difficult to tell, but the measurement is 1.75" for the 11x2.5" plate pictured. And yes, I know there's an oil spot on that shoe. :banghead:
If you have the drum that goes with the backing plate to measure the depth it's not a problem. :D
The problem comes in when you have a random set of 11" backing plates like rumble does, ie, you don't have the drums that came with the backing plates. If all you have is the backing plate you have to measure it because they're actually different for each of the 11" drum options, you can't just buy the drums and shoes you want because they may not fit that backing plate.
Here's a picture of the measurement I'm talking about. You can see the e brake cable mounts are hanging off the bench. The angle of the picture makes it difficult to tell, but the measurement is 1.75" for the 11x2.5" plate pictured. And yes, I know there's an oil spot on that shoe. :banghead: