Disc Brake Backing Plate (Rear): Removal
- Release parking brake.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheels.
- Relieve tension from parking brake cables by loosening the nut at the equalizer.
- Remove parking brake cable from the mounting bracket by depressing the locking tabs. See PARKING BRAKE CABLE (FRONT) in REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Remove rear parking brake cable from parking brake actuator lever. See PARKING BRAKE CABLE (LEFT REAR) or PARKING BRAKE CABLE (RIGHT REAR) .
- Remove rotor.
- On AWD models, remove axle shaft. See appropriate DRIVE AXLES article.
- On all models, remove parking brake shoe.
- Remove backing plate nuts.
- Remove backing plate from axle housing flange.