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Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement 1500 Series w/o NYS

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

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1497147  Size: SH
  1. Remove the park brake actuator. Refer to Parking Brake Actuator Replacement .
  2. Remove the backing plate bolts.
  3. Remove the backing plate from the axle housing flange.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1497147  Size: SH
  1. Install the backing plate to the axle housing flange.
  2. Perform the following procedure before installing the backing plate bolts.
  3. 2.1.  Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
    2.2. Clean the threads of the bolt with brake parts cleaner or the equivalent and allow to dry.
    2.3. Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the threads of the bolt.

    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.

  4. Install the backing plate bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the backing plate bolts to 135 N·m (100 lb ft).

  6. Install the park brake actuator. Refer to Parking Brake Actuator Replacement .
  7. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
  8. Adjust park brake cable. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .

Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement 1500 Series w/NYS

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

Removal Procedure

  1. Release the park brake, if necessary.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

  3. Object Number: 791349  Size: SH
  4. Relieve the tension from the park brake cable by pulling down on the intermediate cable then release the cable from the equalizer bar.

  5. Object Number: 791353  Size: SH
  6. Remove the rear park brake bracket bolt.

  7. Object Number: 791352  Size: SH
  8. Remove the park brake cable from the park brake actuator lever.
  9. Remove the wheel bearing. Refer to Wheel Hub and Bearing Replacement in Rear Wheel Steering.
  10. Remove the park brake shoe.
  11. Remove the park brake actuator lever housing from the backing plate.
  12. Remove the backing plate.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the park brake actuator lever housing to the backing plate.
  2. Install the park brake shoe.
  3. Install the wheel bearing and adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Wheel Hub and Bearing Replacement in Rear Wheel Steering and Park Brake Adjustment in Park Brake.

  4. Object Number: 791352  Size: SH
  5. Install the park brake cable to the park brake actuator lever.

  6. Object Number: 791353  Size: SH

    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.

  7. Install the rear park brake bracket bolt.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 61 N·m (45 lb ft).


    Object Number: 791349  Size: SH
  9. Install the park brake cable to the equalizer bar.
  10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement 25/3500 Series

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

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 370688  Size: SH
  1. Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling .
  2. Remove the park brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Replacement .
  3. Remove the backing plate nuts.
  4. Remove the backing plate from the axle housing flange.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the backing plate to the axle housing flange.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice 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. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
  7. Enable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling .