Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Backing Plate: Service and Repair




Rear Brake Backing Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Description and Operation).
2. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement).
3. Remove the park brake cable from the rear brake backing plate. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side (Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side) or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side).
4. Remove the wheel cylinder. Refer to Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the rear axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair).




6. Remove the rear brake backing plate bolts (1).




7. Remove the rear brake backing plate (1).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the rear brake backing plate (1).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the rear brake backing plate bolts (1) and tighten to 135 Nm (100 lb ft).
3. Install the rear axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Install the wheel cylinder. Refer to Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Install the park brake cable to the rear brake backing plate. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side (Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side) or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side).
6. Install the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement).