Backing Plate: Service and Repair

Brake Backing Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.

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.

2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the brake drum.
4. Remove the brake shoes.
5. Remove the park brake actuator from the park brake cable.
6. Remove the park brake cable ONLY from the backing plate.
7. Remove the wheel cylinder (3).





8. Remove the wheel bearing/hub.
9. Remove the backing plate.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the backing plate.
2. Install the wheel bearing/hub.





3. Install the wheel cylinder (3).
4. Install the park brake cable to the backing plate.
5. Install the park brake actuator to the park brake cable.
6. Install the brake shoes.
7. Install the brake drum.
8. Install the Tire and Wheel.
9. Lower Vehicle.