GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

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

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.


    Object Number: 890720  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  4. Remove the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
  5. Remove the park brake cable from the park brake actuator lever.
  6. Depress the retaining fingers on the park brake cable (1) and remove the park brake cable from the backing plate.

  7. Object Number: 926774  Size: SH
  8. Remove the wheel cylinder. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement .

  9. Object Number: 864720  Size: SH
  10. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
  11. Remove the backing plate.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the backing plate.

  2. Object Number: 864720  Size: SH
  3. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 926774  Size: SH
  5. Install the wheel cylinder. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 890720  Size: SH
  7. Install the park brake cable (1) to the backing plate.

  8. Object Number: 695644  Size: SH
  9. Install the park brake cable to the park brake actuator (5).
  10. Install the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
  11. Adjust the brake shoes . Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
  12. Adjust the park brake cable . Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
  13. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  14. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  15. Lower the vehicle.