Q: How to replace the parking brake backing plate on Cadillac CTS?
A: The first step to replace a parking Brake Backing Plate involves lifting and sustaining the vehicle. Start by removing the rear tire together with the wheel assemblies then proceed to remove the rear Wheel Hub and bearing assembly. Adjust the park brake adjuster nut until the bolt reaches its closed position. Following this pull off the park brake shoe assembly and shoe hold down spring by spreading the shoe slightly when pulling from the actuator assembly. Begin by removing the dust cover then unfastening the two park brake cable bracket to knuckle mounting bolts before removing the backing plate from the knuckle. A flat bladed tool should be utilized to operate the actuator retaining tab outward before pulling the actuator from the backing plate. Place the backing plate first onto the knuckle then establish the actuator relationship between the plate and tab extension towards open before adding the actuator to the backing plate. Fix the two park brake cable bracket to its knuckle mounting bolts at 60 n.m (44 lb ft). To install the park brake shoe assembly first grip the shoe while applying slight spreading pressure before pulling it over the actuator assembly and finally installing the park brake shoe hold down spring. Reposition the park brake while performing the installation of rear Wheel Hub and bearing assembly along with the rear tire and wheel assembly. Finally, lower the vehicle.
Q: How to service and repair the parking brake backing plate on Cadillac Catera?
A: The start point for parking Brake Backing Plate service and repair includes removing the wheel bearing hub. The next step requires removal of parking brake shoes accompanied by their hardware components. The rear Brake Backing Plate bolt remover (J 42072) tools will help you remove the backing plate bolts from its position on the Brake Backing Plate. Detach the parking brake anchor from the Brake Backing Plate before you can remove the Brake Backing Plate from the axle Control Arm. The first step for installation involves the replacement of the initial park brake shoe retaining pins before attaching the Brake Backing Plate onto the axle Control Arm. Affix the parking brake anchor on the Brake Backing Plate. The rear Brake Backing Plate bolt remover (J 42072) enables technicians to install backing plate bolts onto their respective positions on the Brake Backing Plate at 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). To complete the installation replace the brake shoes alongside their hardware then add the wheel bearing hub followed by testing the parking brake operates correctly.
Q: How to replace the rear disc brake backing plate on Cadillac DeVille?
A: A driver must start by freeing the parking brake followed by lifting and supporting their vehicle. Start the repair by removing the wheel and tire followed by disassembly of the caliper with its mounting bracket. First disconnect the intermediate cable from its connector while pulling down on the front Parking Brake Cable. After that remove the park brake cable from both the lever and mounting bracket by pressing down the locking tabs. Remove the rotor and hub and bearing assembly first before proceeding to detach the Parking Brake Shoe and backing plate bolts for backing plate removal. For installation, place the new backing plate and ensure to clean the threads of the bolts with brake parts cleaner, apply threadlock gm p/n 12345493 or red loctite (TM) #272 to the threads, and tighten the backing plate bolts to 135 nm (100 ft. Lbs.). After placement reinstall the Parking Brake Shoe followed by appropriate adjustments. Follow hub and bearing assembly installation with the rotor. After attaching the park brake cables to their brackets and lever, proceed to linking the intermediate cable with the front Parking Brake Cable. Reinstall the caliper together with mounting bracket and install the tire and wheel assembly followed by removing safety stands before lowering the vehicle.