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. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the appropriate tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the brake drum(s). Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
4. Remove the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement



5. Remove the wheel cylinder (3). Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement .
6. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the backing plate.
7. Remove the rear wheel hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement in Rear Suspension.
8. Remove the backing plate.

1. Install the backing plate.
2. Install the rear wheel hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement in Rear Suspension.
3. Install the parking brake cable to the backing plate.
4. Install the wheel cylinder (3). Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement .
5. Install the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement
6. Install the brake drum(s). Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
7. Bleed the brake hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding in Hydraulic Brakes.
8. Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
9. Adjust the parking brake. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment .
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
11. Lower vehicle.