GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Alero Export 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Hydraulic Brakes 🢒 Brake Backing Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 176319 Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
  3. Remove the brake hose. Refer to Rear Brake Hose Replacement .
  4. Remove the park brake cable from the backing plate. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement .
  5. Remove the hub and bearing assembly (1). Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement in Rear Suspension.
  6. Remove the backing plate (4).
  7. Remove the wheel cylinder bolts and the wheel cylinder.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 176319 Size: SH
  1. Install the wheel cylinder to the backing plate. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement .
  2. Install the backing plate (4) to the axle assembly.
  3. Install the hub and bearing assembly (1). Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement in Rear Suspension.
  4. Install the park brake cable to the backing plate. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement .
  5. Install the brake hose. Refer to Rear Brake Hose Replacement .
  6. Install the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
  7. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding in Hydraulic Brakes.
  8. Lower the vehicle.