Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement - Rear

Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement - Rear (25/35 Series)

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.

Removal Procedure





1. Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Disabling the Park Brake Cable Automatic Adjuster in Park Brake.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer Vehicle Lifting
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
4. Perform the following procedure to remove the cable (2) from the backing plate (4):
1. Compress the spring (3) by pushing towards the lever (1).
2. Depress the locking tabs.
3. Pull the cable housing out of the backing plate (4).
4. Remove the cable (2) through the slot in the backing plate.
5. Remove the park brake cable (2) from the lever (1).
6. Remove the rotor.
7. Remove the axle shaft.
8. Remove the park brake shoe.





9. Remove the backing plate nuts.
10. Remove the backing plate from the axle housing flange.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the backing plate to the axle housing flange.





2. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the backing plate nuts.
^ Tighten the backing plate bolts to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).

3. Install the park brake shoe.
4. Install the axle shaft.
5. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment.
6. Install the rotor.





7. Install the park brake cable (2) to the lever (1).
8. Perform the following procedure to install the cable (2) to the backing plate (4):
1. Compress the spring (3) by pushing towards the lever (1).
2. Route the cable (2) through the slot in the backing plate.
3. Push the cable housing into the backing plate (4) until the locking tabs snap into place.
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
10. Remove the safety stands.
11. Lower vehicle.
12. Enable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Enabling the Park Brake Cable Automatic Adjuster in Park Brake.