Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement

Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement - Rear (J55)

Removal Procedure

1. Release the park brake.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
4. Remove the brake caliper and mounting bracket as an assembly.
5. Pull down on the front park brake cable and remove the intermediate cable from the connector.
6. Remove the park brake cable from the brake caliper lever.
7. Remove the park brake cable from the mounting bracket by depressing the locking tabs.
8. Remove the brake rotor.
9. Remove the hub and bearing assembly.
10. Remove the park brake shoe.





11. Remove the backing plate bolts.
12. Remove the backing plate.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the backing plate.
2. Perform the following procedure before installing the backing plate bolts.
2.1. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
2.2. Clean the threads of the bolt with brake parts cleaner or the equivalent and allow to dry.
2.3. Apply a small bead of LOCTITE(R) DRI-LOC 201 (GM P/N 12345493) or equivalent to the male thread length of the of the mounting bolt.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the backing plate bolts.
Tighten the backing plate bolts to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the park brake shoe.
5. Adjust the park brake shoe.
6. Install the hub and bearing assembly.
7. Install the brake rotor.
8. Install the park brake cable to the mounting bracket until the locking tabs snap into place.
9. Install the park brake cable to the brake caliper lever.
10. Pull down on the front park brake cable and connect the intermediate cable from the connector.
11. Install the caliper and mounting bracket as an assembly.
12. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
13. Lower vehicle.