Backing Plate: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.

Caution: To help avoid personal injury, when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the opposite end from which you are removing components. The additional support will reduce the possibility of the vehicle falling off the hoist. When you are removing major components from the vehicle while the vehicle is on a hoist, chain the vehicle frame to the hoist pads at the same end from which you are removing the major components to prevent tip-off. If you fail to follow these precautionary measures, vehicle damage, serious personal injury, or death may result.

2. Remove the brake drum and components. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement, and Brake Lining Replacement.
3. Disconnect the brake pipe from the wheel cylinder.
4. Disconnect the park brake cable from the backing plate.
5. Remove the hub and bearing bolts. Refer to Rear Wheel Hub and Bearing Replacement.
6. Remove the backing plate.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the backing plate.
2. Install the hub and bearing with bolts. Refer to Rear Wheel Hub and Bearing Replacement
3. Connect the park brake cable to the backing plate.

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Connect the brake pipe to the wheel cylinder. Tighten the brake pipe fitting (tube nut).
^ Tighten the brake pipe fitting to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).

5. Install the brake drum and components. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement, and Brake Lining Replacement
6. Bleed the brake hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.
7. Adjust the service brakes. Refer to Dram Brake Adjustment
8. Adjust the parking brake. Refer to Park Brake Cable Inspection (Adjustment).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Check for proper brake operation.