OEM 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Brake Backing Plate

2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Brake Backing Plate Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Brake Backing Plate on 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier?

  A: Begin servicing and repair work on the backing plate by raising then supporting the vehicle. You should first separate the brake pipe from the Wheel Cylinder before pulling out brake shoes along with the Brake Drum (17, 29). Start by removing the bolts from the Wheel Cylinder followed by removing the Wheel Cylinder itself. Service begins by releasing the Parking Brake Cable on the backing plate then removing the hub and bearing assembly before the backing plate extraction. To build the system start with the backing plate installation followed by the hub and bearing assembly. Reconnect the Parking Brake Cable to its position on the backing plate then install the Wheel Cylinder. Fasten the bolts onto the Wheel Cylinder by using 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.) of torque force. After the installation of brake shoes, reconnect the brake pipe to the Wheel Cylinder then tighten the brake pipe nut to 23 nm (17 ft. Lbs.). Proceed with adjusting the rear brake assembly followed by Brake Drum installation then complete brake system bleeding afterward remove safety stands before lowering the vehicle.