Backing Plate: Service and Repair

Brake Backing Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.





3. Remove the brake drum.
4. Remove the brake shoes.
5. Remove the wheel cylinder.
6. Remove the axle shaft.
7. Remove the backing plate bolts.
8. Remove the backing plate.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the backing plate.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install the backing plate bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the axle shaft.
4. Install the wheel cylinder.
5. Install the brake shoes.
6. Install the brake drum.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Bleed the brake system.