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Rear Brake Backing Plate Replacement

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Fig 1: Rear Brake Backing Plate
GM1828348Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
  4. Remove the wheel cylinder. Refer to Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement .
  5. Remove the park brake cable from the brake backing plate. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side (JD9) or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side (JF3, JF7, JG4) or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side (JH6, JH7) or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (JD9) or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (JF3, JF7, JG4) or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (JH6, JH7) .
  6. Remove the rear axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .
1 Brake Backing Plate Bolt (Qty: 4)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  135 N.m (100 lb ft)
2 Brake Backing Plate
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