Backing Plate: Service and Repair

Brake Backing Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Raise and support the vehicle with suitable safety stands. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Install the pin into the park brake lever.
4. Remove the rear brake drum.
5. Remove the rear brake shoes.
6. Remove the rear wheel cylinder.





7. Remove the rear brake anchor pin.
8. Remove the rear brake backing plate retaining bolts and washers.
9. Remove the rear brake backing plate from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear brake backing plate.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the rear brake backing plate retaining bolts and washers.
Tighten the rear brake backing plate retaining bolts to 140 Nm (104 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the rear wheel cylinder.
4. Install the rear brake shoes.
5. Remove the pin from the park brake lever.
6. Adjust the rear brakes.
7. Bleed the brake system.
8. Install the tire and wheel.
9. Adjust the park brake if necessary.
10. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.