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Backing Plate: Service and Repair






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.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Wheel cylinder. Refer to WHEEL CYLINDER.
2. Parking brake cable from backing plate.
3. Rear wheel hub.
4. Backing plate.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Backing plate.
2. Rear wheel hub.
3. Parking brake cable to backing plate.
4. Wheel cylinder. Refer to WHEEL CYLINDER.
5. Bleed the brake hydraulic system.
Adjust
- Brakes. Adjustments
- Parking brake.