Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra and 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Release the park brake
- Raise and support the vehicle
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly
- Relieve the tension from the park brake cables by loosening the nut at the equalizer
- Remove the rear park brake cable from the park brake actuator lever
- Remove the park brake cable from the mounting bracket by depressing the locking tabs
- Remove the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Except Dual Wheels or NYS) , Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Dual Wheels) or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (W/NYS - 4-Wheel Steering)
- Remove the axle shaft. Refer to REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (8.6 & 9.5 INCH AXLES) or REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE)
- Remove the park brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Replacement (15/25/35 Series - Except RPO NYS - 4-Wheel Steering)
- Remove the backing plate nuts
- Remove the backing plate from the axle housing flange