Brake Backing Plate: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. 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. Remove the brake drum. See BRAKE DRUM . Remove the brake shoes. See BRAKE SHOES .
- Remove the park brake actuator from the park brake cable. Remove the park brake cable ONLY from the backing plate. See REAR PARK BRAKE CABLE . Remove the wheel cylinder. See WHEEL CYLINDER . Remove the wheel bearing/hub. See appropriate REAR SUSPENSION article in SUSPENSION. Remove the backing plate.