Backing Plate: Service and Repair

Brake Backing Plate

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the brake shoes. For additional information, refer to Brake Shoes Service and Repair.

2. Remove the wheel cylinder. For additional information, refer to Wheel Cylinder Service and Repair.

3. Remove the spindle. For additional information, refer to Rear Suspension.

4. Compress the parking brake cable conduit locking tabs and pull the parking brake cable assembly through the backing plate.

5. If equipped, drill out the 2 rivets and remove the backing plate.
- It is not necessary to install new rivets.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.