Drum Brake Backing Plate: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove the brake drum. See BRAKE DRUM .
- Remove the brake shoes. See DRUM BRAKE SHOE .
- Remove the wheel cylinder. See WHEEL CYLINDER .
- Remove the axle shaft. See appropriate AXLE SHAFT article in DRIVELINE/AXLES.
- Remove the backing plate bolts. See Figure.
- Remove the backing plate.