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Backing Plate: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the brake shoes.





2. Remove the wheel cylinder.
1 Remove the brake line fitting.
2 Remove the bolts.





3. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the backing plate.
1 Press the retaining clip.
2 Remove the parking brake cable.





4. Remove the backing plate rivets and remove the backing plate.

5. CAUTION: Make sure that all mating surfaces are free of foreign material and debris.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.