Drum Brake Backing Plate: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana Special, 2002 GMC Savana Camper Special, 2002 GMC Savana, and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle with suitable safety stands. Remove the tire and wheel. Install the pin into the park brake lever. See DISABLING THE PARK BRAKE CABLE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER .
- Remove the rear brake drum. See BRAKE DRUM . Remove the rear brake shoes. See BRAKE SHOES . Remove the rear wheel cylinder. See WHEEL CYLINDER . Remove the rear brake anchor pin. See Figure .
- Remove the rear brake backing plate retaining bolts and washers. Remove the rear brake backing plate from the vehicle.