Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the park brake shoe and actuator onto the backing plate.
- Position the park brake shoe, actuator, and backing plate over the rear hub.
- Install the park brake cable bracket and the two retainers.
- Install the rear hub. See HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in REAR article in SUSPENSION.
- Install and connect the rear park brake cable to the bracket at the rear wheel. See PARK BRAKE CABLE .
- Connect the park brake cable return spring to the park brake actuator and bracket at the rear wheel.
- Install the rear rotor. See REAR BRAKE ROTOR .
- Install the rear wheels and tires.
- Adjust the park brake at the equalizer. PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS.
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
The rear hub, backing plate, park brake cable bracket, and park brake actuator will be installed as an assembly.