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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1999 🢒 Savana 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Drum Brakes 🢒 Brake Backing Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Avoid taking the following actions when you service wheel brake parts:

   • Do not grind brake linings.
   • Do not sand brake linings.
   • Do not clean wheel brake parts with a dry brush or with compressed air.
Some models or aftermarket brake parts may contain asbestos fibers which can become airborne in dust. Breathing dust with asbestos fibers may cause serious bodily harm. Use a water-dampened cloth in order to remove any dust on brake parts. Equipment is available commercially in order to perform this washing function. These wet methods prevent fibers from becoming airborne.

  1. Raise the vehicle and support the vehicle with safety stands.
  2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Install the pin into the park brake lever. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling in Parking Brakes.
  4. Remove the rear brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  5. Remove the rear brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
  6. Remove the rear brake cylinder. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Overhaul .
  7. Remove the rear brake anchor pin.

    8. Object Number: 156762 Size: SH
  8. Remove the rear brake backing plate retaining bolts and washers.
  9. Remove the rear brake backing plate from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 156762 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear brake 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 rear brake backing plate retaining bolts and washers.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the rear brake backing plate retaining bolts to 140 N·m (104 lb ft).

  3. Install the rear brake cylinder. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Overhaul .
  4. Install the rear brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
  5. Remove the pin from the park brake lever.
  6. Adjust the rear brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
  7. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding in Hydraulic Brakes.
  8. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  9. Adjust he parking brake if necessary. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment in Park Brake.