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Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement



Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement (25/3500 Series)

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

Removal Procedure





1. Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling (w/Rear Disc).
2. Remove the park brake shoe.
3. Remove the backing plate nuts.
4. 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. Adjust the park brake shoe.
5. Enable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling (w/Rear Disc).
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