Backing Plate: Service and Repair

Drum Brake Backing Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. If equipped with an anti-lock brake system (ABS), disconnect the connector from the wheel speed sensor.
3. Remove the brake shoe components. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement Service and Repair.
4. Remove the park brake cable and the retainer. Remove the cable from the brake shoe lever. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement Service and Repair.




5. Remove the brake line from the backing plate and plug the opening in the line to prevent fluid loss or contamination.
6. Remove the wheel cylinder assembly. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement Removal and Replacement.




7. Remove the bolts that secure the wheel hub assembly to the backing plate.
8. Remove the wheel hub assembly.
9. Remove the backing plate and the gasket.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the backing plate with a new gasket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice.

2. Install the hub and the bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 65 Nm (48 lb ft).

3. Install the wheel cylinder assembly. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement Removal and Replacement.
4. Install the brake line to the backing plate.

Tighten the brake line to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).

5. Install the brake shoe components. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement Service and Repair.
6. Install the park brake cable with the retainer by attaching the cable to the brake shoe lever. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement Service and Repair.
7. If equipped with ABS, connect the connector to the wheel speed sensor.
8. Bleed the brakes. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (ABS) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (ABS)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual).
9. Lower the vehicle.