Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement

Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement - Rear



Removal Procedure





1. Release the parking brake.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
4. Remove the caliper and mounting bracket as an assembly. Refer to Brake Pads Replacement - Rear (J55) or Brake Pads Replacement - Rear (Without J55) in Disc Brakes.
5. Pull down on the front parking brake cable and remove the intermediate cable from the connector.
6. Remove the park brake cable from the lever.
7. Remove the park brake cable from the mounting bracket by depressing the locking tabs.
8. Remove the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (Without J55) or Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (J55) in Disc Brakes.
9. Remove hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (FE1, FE3) or Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (FE7).
10. Remove the parking brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Shoe Replacement.
11. Remove the backing plate bolts.
12. Remove the backing plate.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the backing plate.
2. Perform the following procedure before installing the backing plate bolts.
2.1. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
2.2. Clean the threads of the bolt with brake parts cleaner or the equivalent and allow to dry.
2.3. Apply Threadlock GM P/N 12345493 or Red LOCTITE(TM) #272 to the threads of the bolt.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the backing plate bolts.

^ Tighten the backing plate bolts to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).

4. Install the parking brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Shoe Replacement
5. Adjust the parking brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Shoe Adjustment.
6. Install the hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (FE1, FE3) or Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (FE7).
7. Install the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (Without J55) or Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (J55) in Disc Brakes.
8. Install the park brake cable to the mounting bracket until the locking tabs snap into place.
9. Install the park brake cable to the lever.
10. Pull down on the front parking brake cable and connect the intermediate cable from the connector.
11. Install the caliper and mounting bracket as an assembly. Refer to Brake Pads Replacement - Rear (J55) or Brake Pads Replacement - Rear (Without J55).
12. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
13. Remove the safety stands.
14. Lower vehicle.