Drum Brake Backing Plate: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove the brake drum. See BRAKE DRUM .
- Remove the brake shoes. See BRAKE SHOES .
- Remove the universal spring from the brake backing plate. Release the rear park brake cable end fitting from the drum brake backing plate.
- Remove the wheel cylinder. See WHEEL CYLINDER .
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Remove the brake backing plate.