Backing Plate: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

NOTICE: Do not pry against the splash shield or backing plate in attempt to free the drum. This will bend the splash shield or backing plate. A bent backing plate may cause brake chatter and/or pulsation.

1. Remove the wheel cylinder.
2. Remove the parking brake cable from the backing plate.
3. Remove the rear wheel hub.
4. Remove the backing plate.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the backing plate.
2. Install the rear wheel hub.
3. Install the parking brake cable to the backing plate.
4. Install the wheel cylinder.
5. Bleed the brake hydraulic system. Refer to "Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding" in Brake Bleeding.
6. Adjust the brakes.
7. Adjust the parking brake.