Purpose of center diff mounting plate?

Hi,

In most nitro 1:8 buggies I see there is a CF plate mounted above the center diff bridging the two diff holders together.

I also see that part of that plate is there as a guide for brake cams. But what other purpose does it serve? In an electric conversion that uses the motor for braking can that plate be removed? Or does it also provide additional support for the diff holders?


Thanks,
Aragon