GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.

Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  4. Remove the rear park brake cable from the park brake actuator lever.
  5. Remove the park brake cable from the mounting bracket by depressing the locking tabs.
  6. Remove the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
  7. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement.
  8. Remove the park brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Replacement.

  9. Object Number: 370688  Size: SH
  10. Remove the backing plate nuts.
  11. Remove the backing plate from axle housing flange.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the backing plate to the axle housing flange.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 370688  Size: SH
  3. Install the backing plate nuts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the backing plate bolts to 135 N·m (100 lb ft).

  5. Install the park brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Replacement.
  6. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement.
  7. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment.
  8. Install the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
  9. Install the park brake cable to the mounting bracket until the locking tabs snap into place.
  10. Install the rear park brake cable to the park brake actuator lever.
  11. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  12. Lower vehicle.
  13. Enable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling.