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. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tires and the wheels. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the wheel cylinder (3). Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement.
4. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the backing plate.
5. Remove the rear wheel hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Hub and Bearing Replacement in Rear Suspension.
6. Remove the backing plate.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the backing plate.
2. Install the rear wheel hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Hub and Bearing Replacement in Rear Suspension.
3. Install the parking brake cable to the backing plate.
4. Install the wheel cylinder (3). Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement.
5. Bleed the brake hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding in Hydraulic Brakes.
6. Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment.
7. Adjust the parking brake.
For the disc brakes, refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment (Disc Brake) in Park Brake.
For the drum brakes, refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment (Drum Brake) in Park Brake.
8. Install the tires and the wheels. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.
9. Lower vehicle.