Drum Brake Backing Plate: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the backing plate. Install the wheel bearing/hub. See appropriate REAR SUSPENSION article in SUSPENSION. Install the wheel cylinder. Install the universal spring. See WHEEL CYLINDER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Install the park brake cable to the backing plate. See REAR PARK BRAKE CABLE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Install the brake shoes. See BRAKE SHOES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Adjust the drum brakes. See DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS.
- Install the brake drum. See BRAKE DRUM under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Bleed the brake hydraulic system. See MANUAL BLEEDING under BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Adjust the park brake. See DRUM PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT or DISC PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS. Install the Tire and Wheel. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Lower Vehicle.