Backing Plate: Service and Repair

Drum Brake Backing Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

Notice: Do not pry against the splash shield or backing plate in attempt to free the drum. This will bend the splash shield or backing plate. A bent backing plate may cause brake chatter and/or pulsation.




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the brake drum.
4. Remove the brake shoes.
5. Remove the park brake cable from the park brake actuator lever.
6. Depress the retaining fingers on the park brake cable (1) and remove the park brake cable from the backing plate.




7. Remove the wheel cylinder.




8. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly.
9. Remove the backing plate.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the backing plate.




2. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly.




3. Install the wheel cylinder.




4. Install the park brake cable (1) to the backing plate.




5. Install the park brake cable to the park brake actuator (5).
6. Install the brake shoes.
7. Adjust the brake shoes.
8. Adjust the park brake cable.
9. Install the brake drum.
10. Install the tire and wheel.
11. Lower the vehicle.