It is called a stator plate. It is what the coils,points,and condensor are attached to.
To fix the rear brake you will need a new brake plate.This is the piece that the brake pads attach to. The reason for the poor braking is that the brake pads are not making an even contact against the brake hub. Look at the brake pad surface and you will seen the uneven wear.
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