Backing Plate: Service and Repair

Drum Brake Backing Plate Replacement

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the brake drum.
4. Remove the brake shoes.
5. Remove the universal spring (1) from the brake backing plate.





6. Release the rear park brake cable end fitting (1) from the drum brake backing plate.





7. Remove the wheel cylinder (3).
8. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly.
9. Remove the brake backing plate.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the brake backing plate.
2. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly.
3. Install the wheel cylinder (3).





4. Secure the rear park brake cable end fitting to the brake backing plate. Attempt to pull the park brake cable free of the backing plate, to ensure that the retaining tabs (1) on the fitting are properly secured.





5. Install the universal spring (1) to the backing plate.
6. Install the brake shoes.
7. Adjust the drum brakes.
8. Install the brake drum.
9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system.
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
11. Lower the vehicle.