Rear Brake Shield Replacement

Rear Brake Shield Replacement
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .


Removal Procedure





1. Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling (Park Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling) .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
4. Perform the following procedure to remove the cable (2) from the rear brake shield (4):

1. Compress the spring (3) by pushing towards the lever (1).
2. Depress the locking tabs.
3. Pull the cable housing out of the rear brake shield (4).
4. Remove the cable (2) through the slot in the rear brake shield.

5. Remove the park brake cable (2) from the lever (1).
6. For the 15 and 25 series, perform the following steps:

1. Remove the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (W/Dual Wheels) (Service and Repair)Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Except Dual Wheels) (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.75 Inch Axle WO/RPO JL4) Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle W/RPO JL4) Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle W/RPO JL4) .

7. For the 35 series with single rear wheels, perform the following steps:

1. Remove the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (W/Dual Wheels) (Service and Repair)Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Except Dual Wheels) (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the hub assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement .

8. For the 35 series with dual rear wheels, remove the hub and rotor assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement .
9. Remove the park brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Replacement (1500 Series) () .




10. Remove the rear brake shield nuts.
11. Remove the rear brake shield from the axle housing flange.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the rear brake shield to the axle housing flange.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

2. Install the rear brake shield nuts.

* Without dual rear wheels-Tighten the rear brake shield bolts to 135 N.m (100 lb ft).
* With dual rear wheels-Tighten the rear brake shield bolts to 160 N.m (118 lb ft) plus 30 degrees.


3. Install the park brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Replacement (1500 Series) () .
4. For the 15 and 25 series, perform the following steps:

1. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.75 Inch Axle WO/RPO JL4) Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle W/RPO JL4) Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle W/RPO JL4) .
2. Install the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (W/Dual Wheels) (Service and Repair)Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Except Dual Wheels) (Service and Repair) .

5. For the 35 series with single rear wheels, perform the following steps:

1. Install the hub assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement .
2. Install the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (W/Dual Wheels) (Service and Repair)Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Except Dual Wheels) (Service and Repair) .

6. For the 35 series with dual rear wheels, install the hub and rotor assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement .
7. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment (Adjustments) .




8. Install the park brake cable (2) to the lever (1).
9. Perform the following procedure to install the cable (2) to the rear brake shield (4):

1. Compress the spring (3) by pushing towards the lever (1).
2. Route the cable (2) through the slot in the rear brake shield.
3. Push the cable housing into the rear brake shield (4) until the locking tabs snap into place.

10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
11. Remove the safety stands.
12. Lower vehicle.
13. Enable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling (Park Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling) .