Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement

Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

Removal Procedure




1. Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
4. Perform the following procedure to remove the cable (2) from the backing plate (4):
1. Compress the spring (3) by pushing towards the lever (1).
2. Depress the locking tabs.
3. Pull the cable housing out of the backing plate (4).
4. Remove the cable (2) through the slot in the backing plate.
5. Remove the park brake cable (2) from the lever (1).
6. For the 15 and 25 series, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the rotor.
2. Remove the axle shaft.
7. For the 35 series with single rear wheels, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the rotor.
2. Remove the hub assembly.
8. For the 35 series with dual rear wheels, remove the hub and rotor assembly.
9. Remove the park brake shoe.




10. Remove the backing plate nuts.
11. Remove the backing plate from the axle housing flange.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the backing plate to the axle housing flange.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the backing plate nuts.
^ Without dual rear wheels-Tighten the backing plate bolts to 135 N.m (100 lb ft).
^ With dual rear wheels-Tighten the backing plate bolts to 160 N.m (118 lb ft) plus 30 degrees.
3. Install the park brake shoe.
4. For the 15 and 25 series, perform the following steps:
1. Install the axle shaft.
2. Install the rotor.
5. For the 35 series with single rear wheels, perform the following steps:
1. Install the hub assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement.
2. Install the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Except Dual Wheels), or (W/Dual Wheels).
6. For the 35 series with dual rear wheels, install the hub and rotor assembly.
7. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment.




8. Install the park brake cable (2) to the lever (1).
9. Perform the following procedure to install the cable (2) to the backing plate (4):
1. Compress the spring (3) by pushing towards the lever (1).
2. Route the cable (2) through the slot in the backing plate.
3. Push the cable housing into the backing plate (4) until the locking tabs snap into place.
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
11. Remove the safety stands.
12. Lower vehicle.
13. Enable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling.