OEM 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Brake Backing Plate

2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Brake Backing Plate Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the parking brake backing plate on 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

  A: A technician should lift the vehicle while supporting it before dismounting the wheel and tire. The Brake Caliper Bracket needs detaching followed by the loosening of brake cables at the equalizer before removing the cable from the actuator lever. The removal process includes the disconnection of the parking brake return spring together with the brake cable from the parking brake bracket. Remove the rear Wheel Hub before proceeding to remove the parking brake bracket from support plate bolts and extract both parking brake actuator and Parking Brake Shoe. To finish remove the support plate. To begin the installation process start with parking brake support plate application followed by the Parking Brake Shoe installation. When installing the parking brake bracket onto support plate it is essential to tighten the bolts to 10 nm (89 ft. Lbs.). Install the parking brake actuator as well as the rear Wheel Hub alongside the parking brake return spring. Fasten the cable between the parking brake bracket and actuator lever before securing the nut on the equalizer in order to eliminate cable slack. First install the brake rotor and add the Brake Caliper Bracket and brake caliper afterwards. After reinstalling the tire and wheel the vehicle can be lowered before adjusting the parking brake.