GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Notice: Do not pry against the splash shield or backing plate in attempt to free the drum. This will bend the splash shield or backing plate. A bent backing plate may cause brake chatter and/or pulsation.

  1. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
  2. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  3. Remove the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
  4. Remove the park brake actuator from the park brake cable.
  5. Remove the park brake cable ONLY from the backing plate.
  6. • For the left side park brake cable replacement, refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side .
    • For the right side park brake cable replacement, refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side .
  7. Remove the wheel cylinder (3). Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement .
  8. Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement in Rear Suspension.
  9. Remove the backing plate.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement in Rear Suspension.
  2. Install the wheel cylinder (3). Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement .
  3. Install the park brake cable to the backing plate.
  4. • For the left side park brake cable replacement, refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side .
    • For the right side park brake cable replacement, refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side .
  5. Install the park brake actuator to the park brake cable.
  6. Install the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
  7. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.