GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
🢒
2007
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HHR
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Brakes
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Hydraulic Brakes
🢒 Rear Brake Backing Plate Replacement
Caution:
Refer to
Brake Dust Caution
in the Preface section.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Remove the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement
.
Remove the brake shoes. Refer to
Brake Shoe Replacement
Remove the universal spring (1) from the brake backing plate.
Remove the wheel cylinder. Refer to
Wheel Cylinder Replacement
.
Release the rear park brake cable end fitting (1) from the drum brake backing plate.
Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
.
Remove the brake backing plate.
Installation Procedure
Install the brake backing plate.
Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
.
Secure the rear park brake cable end fitting (1) to the brake backing plate.
Install the wheel cylinder. Refer to
Wheel Cylinder Replacement
.
Install the universal spring (1) to the backing plate.
Install the brake shoes. Refer to
Brake Shoe Replacement
.
Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to
Drum Brake Adjustment
.
Install the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement
.
Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Lower the vehicle.