Spark

Rear Brake Backing Plate Replacement

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.

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 drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
4. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor, if equipped. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
5. Remove the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
6. Remove the wheel cylinder. Refer to Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement .



7. Remove the park brake cable retaining clip (1) from the drum brake backing plate.



8. Remove the rear wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
9. Remove the rear brake backing plate (1) from the rear axle assembly.

1. Install the rear brake backing plate (1) to the rear axle assembly.
2. Install the rear wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
3. Install the wheel cylinder. Refer to Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement .
4. Install the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .



5. Install the park brake cable retaining clip (1) to the drum brake backing plate.
6. Install the rear wheel speed sensor, if equipped. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
7. Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
8. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding : Pressure → Manual .
10. Install the tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
11. Lower the vehicle.