B. Backing Plate Replacement (If Required)

The parking brake backing plate should be replaced ONLY if the parking brake shoe hold down spring retaining screw is found to be broken or if the screw breaks during removal.

1. From inside the vehicle, remove the floor console inner compartment and fully loosen the parking brake cable adjusting nut.





2. Disconnect the parking brake cable (item 11 in the illustration in Section A) from the parking brake lever at the backing plate.

3. Remove the backing plate assembly (item 12 in the Section A illustration).

4. Reassemble in the reverse order of removal using a new backing plate assembly.

NOTE:
When installing the new backing plate, it will be necessary to remove the dust boot from the original backing plate and install it onto the new backing plate. For dust boot installation procedures refer to page 36-6 in the 1999 or 2000 Diamante Service Manuals, Volume 2, or go to MEDIC information number M3610-036-002401.

5. After the backing plate is installed, proceed with Section C, PARKING BRAKE LEVER STROKE ADJUSTMENT.