GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
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2007
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Vivant
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Brakes
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Drum Brakes
🢒 Rear Brake Backing Plate Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the shoe and the lining. Refer to
Brake Shoe Replacement
.
Remove the wheel cylinder. Refer to
Wheel Cylinder Replacement
.
Plug the opening in the brake line in order to prevent fluid loss or contamination.
Remove the rear wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
.
Remove the spindle shaft.
Remove the parking brake retaining clip from the backing plate.
Separate the backing plate and the gasket.
Installation Procedure
Connect the backing plate and the new gasket.
Install the parking brake retaining clip to the backing plate.
Install the spindle shaft.
Install the rear wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
.
Remove the plug from the brake line opening.
Install the wheel cylinder. Refer to
Wheel Cylinder Replacement
.
Install the shoe and the lining. Refer to
Brake Shoe Replacement
.
Bleed the brake system.
Adjust the parking brake.