GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Blazer - 4WD 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Drum Brakes 🢒 Brake Backing Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  4. Remove the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
  5. Remove the wheel cylinder. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement .
  6. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement in Rear Axle.

    7. Object Number: 213 Size: SH
  7. Remove the backing plate bolts.
  8. Remove the backing plate.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 213 Size: SH
  1. Install the backing plate.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the backing plate bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

  3. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement in Rear Axle.
  4. Install the wheel cylinder. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement .
  5. Install the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
  6. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding in Hydraulic Brakes.