Backing Plate: Service and Repair

Drum Brake Backing Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure





Notice: Refer to Vehicle Lifting.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the brake shoe components, including complete removal of the parking brake with the retainer.
3. Remove the nuts that secure the wheel hub assembly to the backing plate.
4. Remove the brake line and plug the opening in the line to prevent fluid loss or contamination.




5. Remove the wheel cylinder assembly.
6. Remove the wheel hub assembly.
7. In case of an antilock brake system (ABS) brake, disconnect the cable that goes to the wheel speed sensor.
8. Separate the backing plate and the gasket.

Installation Procedure




1. Place the backing plate with a new gasket on the wheel hub. The ABS hub is shown.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Insert the complete wheel hub/backing plate assembly into the rear axle plate. In case of ABS brakes, install the nuts and connect the wheel speed sensor.

Tighten the brake wheel hub/backing plate-to-rear axle nuts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

3. Install the brake wheel cylinder assembly to the backing plate.
4. Connect the brake line.

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

5. Install the brake components.
6. Install the parking brake cable with the retainer by attaching the cable to the brake shoe lever.
7. Bleed the brakes.
8. Lower the vehicle.