Drum Brake Backing Plate: Installation
- Install the backing plate.
- Install the rear wheel hub. See appropriate REAR SUSPENSION article in SUSPENSION.
- Install the parking brake cable to the backing plate.
- Install the wheel cylinder. See WHEEL CYLINDERS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Install the universal spring.
- Install the brake shoes. See BRAKE SHOES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Adjust the rear 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 or PRESSURE BLEEDING under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Adjust the parking brake. See PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Lower the vehicle.