Parking Brake Backing Plate: Service and Repair

Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement - Rear

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the park brake cable from the rear brake caliper.





4. Remove the brake caliper and bracket assembly.





5. Remove the rear brake rotor.





6. Remove the park brake shoe.





7. Remove the rear drive axle.





8. Remove the retaining nuts from the backing plate.
9. Remove the backing plate from the rear axle housing.

Installation Procedure





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

2. Install the backing plate nuts.
Tighten the backing plate nuts to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.






3. Install the rear drive axle.





4. Install the park brake shoe.





5. Install the rear brake rotor.





6. Install the brake caliper and bracket assembly.





7. Install the park brake cable to the rear brake caliper.
8. Adjust the park brake shoe.
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
10. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.