How to replace the drum brake backing plate on Chevrolet Malibu?

Before replacing the drum Brake Backing Plate start by taking off the Brake Drum while observing brake dust protocols. Position a jack stand or appropriate support fixture under the lower Control Arm before removing the brake shoes together with the universal spring. Detach abs wheel speed sensor connector and upper Control Arm Bolt before positioning the arm so it created a safe distance from brake hose to Wheel Cylinder linkage. Use 2 copper gaskets to remove the brake hose banjo bolt then apply caps or plugs to protect the exposed brake hose from leaking while preventing contamination. Take out the bolts securing the Wheel Cylinder to the backing plate assembly to remove the Wheel Cylinder from its location. You must disconnect the park brake cable from both the park brake lever and backing plate through pulling open the locking tabs. Secure the Wheel Bearing, backing plate assembly, and spacer plate to the knuckle by removing the 4 nuts before separating the assembly. Take the plugs off of the backing plate assembly. Installation begins by inserting backing plate plugs into the new assembly before mounting the Wheel Bearing and backing plate assembly and spacer plate onto the knuckle using 4 nuts torqued to 47 ft. Lbs (63 Nm). Connect the park brake cable to the backing plate assembly until two locking tabs engage before fixing it to the park brake lever. Install the Wheel Cylinder onto the backing plate assembly before tightening its mounting bolts to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.). Seal the brake hose end by replacing the cap or plug followed by installing the brake hose banjo bolt and two new copper gaskets. Tighten the banjo bolt to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). Install the upper Control Arm Bolt followed by the nut before tightening it to 180 nm (133 ft. Lbs.) when abs is present. Replace the universal spring and brake shoes before removing the lower Control Arm assembly support fixture and jack stand. The mechanic will need to adjust the drum brakes followed by installing the Brake Drum while performing brake hydraulic system bleeding and lowering the vehicle for rear alignment inspection.

How to Service and Repair the Brake Backing Plate on Chevrolet Malibu?

A vehicle must first be lifted off the ground for backing plate servicing or repair. The service begins with Brake Shoe removal followed by brake hose detachment and park brake cable unfastening from the backing plate. The backing plate removal requires first completing hub and bearing assembly removal. The next step includes removing both Wheel Cylinder bolts and the Wheel Cylinder. Installations begin with Wheel Cylinder attachment to the backing plate followed by backing plate installation onto the axle assembly. First install the hub and bearing assembly and next position the park brake cable on the backing plate after which reconnect the brake hose. The final steps include braking shoe installation then performing a brake system bleeding followed by lowering the vehicle.

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- Other Name: Shield-Front Brake; Brake Dust Shield; Shield, Brake Flange Plate
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 13230782
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- 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu | Eco, LS, LT, LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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- Other Name: Shield-Front Brake; Brake Dust Shield; Shield, Brake Flange Plate
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2016-2024 Chevrolet Malibu | Hybrid, L, LS, LT, Premier, RS | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- Other Name: Shield-Rear Brake; Brake Dust Shield; Splash Shield; Shield, Brake Flange Plate
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2016-2024 Chevrolet Malibu | Hybrid, L, LS, LT, Premier, RS | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Splash Shield, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 22810891
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- Other Name: Shield-Front Brake; Brake Dust Shield; Shield, Brake Flange Plate
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 13230783
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu | Eco, LS, LT, LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Backing Plate, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 13219214
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- Other Name: Shield-Rear Brake; Brake Dust Shield; Splash Shield; Shield, Brake Flange Plate
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
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- 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu | Eco, LS, LT, LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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- Other Name: Shield-Rear Brake; Brake Dust Shield; Splash Shield; Shield, Brake Flange Plate
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
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- 2016-2024 Chevrolet Malibu | Hybrid, L, LS, LT, Premier, RS | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- Other Name: Shield-Rear Brake; Brake Dust Shield; Splash Shield; Shield, Brake Flange Plate
- Position: Rear Driver Side
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- 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu | Eco, LS, LT, LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Backing Plate, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 20941794
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- Other Name: Shield-Rear Brake; Brake Dust Shield; Splash Shield; Shield, Brake Flange Plate
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Replaces: 13237776
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Chevrolet Malibu Backing Plate, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 22705358
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- Other Name: Shield, Rear Brake; Brake Dust Shield; Splash Shield; Shield, Brake Flange Plate
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
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- 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, Classic LS, Classic LT, Hybrid, LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, Maxx SS, SS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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- Other Name: Shield-Front Brake; Brake Dust Shield; Shield, Brake Flange Plate
- Position: Front Driver Side
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Chevrolet Malibu Backing Plate, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 20941793
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- Other Name: Shield-Rear Brake; Brake Dust Shield; Splash Shield; Shield, Brake Flange Plate
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaces: 13237775
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- Other Name: Shield-Front Brake; Brake Dust Shield; Shield, Brake Flange Plate
- Position: Front Passenger Side
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- Other Name: Shield-Front Brake; Brake Dust Shield; Shield, Brake Flange Plate
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 13219206
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- 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu | Eco, LS, LT, LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Backing Plate, Green Line, Rear Part Number: 22705357
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- Other Name: Shield, Rear Brake; Brake Dust Shield; Splash Shield; Shield, Brake Flange Plate
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 25785110
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, Classic LS, Classic LT, Hybrid, LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, Maxx SS, SS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Splash Shield, Green Line, Passenger Side Part Number: 25811781
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- Other Name: Shield, Brake Flange Plate; Brake Dust Shield
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 22705352
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, Classic LS, Classic LT, Hybrid, LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, Maxx SS, SS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Splash Shield, Green Line, Driver Side Part Number: 25811780
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- Other Name: Shield, Brake Flange Plate; Brake Dust Shield
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 22705351
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, Classic LS, Classic LT, Hybrid, LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, Maxx SS, SS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Backing Plate, Passenger Side Part Number: 18025173
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- Other Name: Plate, Brake Flange/Backing; Brake Dust Shield
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 18019257
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, LS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Backing Plate, Driver Side Part Number: 18025172
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- Other Name: Plate, Brake Flange/Backing; Brake Dust Shield
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 18019256
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, LS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Backing Plate Part Number: 15839048
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- Other Name: Plate, Brake Flange/Backing; Brake Dust Shield
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, Classic LS, Classic LT, LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, Maxx SS, SS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Backing Plate Part Number: 15839049
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- Other Name: Plate, Brake Flange/Backing; Brake Dust Shield
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, Classic LS, Classic LT, LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, Maxx SS, SS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS

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Chevrolet Malibu Brake Backing Plate defines a part that makes a car's braking system solid and strong depending on its power in different models of Chevrolet Malibu. Intended for shielding the disc brakes from dust and corrosion, this Brake Backing Plate guarantees functionality in providing a firm braking surface of the car, coupled with the job of shielding the undercarriage of the automobile. The importance of it can be attributed to the fact that it conceals brake dust which is unsightly and dreadful to the looks of alloy and chrome wheels apart from causing rusting of the brake components. Like most GM vehicles, the Chevrolet Malibu has used what we call 'single-piece or one-piece axles, but where it has departed from rivals is in the use of two-piece "split" designs; these allow for easier installation of axles without having to 'spend time' removing the axle shaft. Both these kinds are made out of corrosion resistant material so that the braking performances of the braking system are maintained for a considerably longer time duration. The Chevrolet Malibu Brake Backing Plate can fit into different Malibu models which makes this product important to the owners of these cars as they seek to upgrade their automobile safety and efficiency. Interestingly, two-piece domes are unique in the automotive style market as they are easy to install and offer maximum protection. With the use of the Chevrolet Malibu Brake Backing Plate, driving can become more convenient to handle since braking will become more effective making cars safer at the same time. Being one of the most vital parts in the brake system of any Malibu model, the Chevrolet Malibu Brake Backing Plate can be considered to be one of the most worthwhile to every auto owner who cares for the reliable performance of their car and their safe driving experience.

Chevrolet Malibu Brake Backing Plate Parts and Q&A

Splash Shield, Green Line, Passenger Side
25811781
Q: How to replace the drum brake backing plate on Chevrolet Malibu?
A:
Before replacing the drum Brake Backing Plate start by taking off the Brake Drum while observing brake dust protocols. Position a jack stand or appropriate support fixture under the lower Control Arm before removing the Brake Shoes together with the universal spring. Detach abs wheel speed sensor connector and upper Control Arm Bolt before positioning the arm so it created a safe distance from brake hose to Wheel Cylinder linkage. Use 2 copper gaskets to remove the brake hose banjo bolt then apply caps or plugs to protect the exposed brake hose from leaking while preventing contamination. Take out the bolts securing the Wheel Cylinder to the backing plate assembly to remove the Wheel Cylinder from its location. You must disconnect the park brake cable from both the park brake lever and backing plate through pulling open the locking tabs. Secure the Wheel Bearing, backing plate assembly, and spacer plate to the knuckle by removing the 4 nuts before separating the assembly. Take the plugs off of the backing plate assembly. Installation begins by inserting backing plate plugs into the new assembly before mounting the Wheel Bearing and backing plate assembly and spacer plate onto the knuckle using 4 nuts torqued to 47 ft. Lbs (63 Nm). Connect the park brake cable to the backing plate assembly until two locking tabs engage before fixing it to the park brake lever. Install the Wheel Cylinder onto the backing plate assembly before tightening its mounting bolts to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.). Seal the brake hose end by replacing the cap or plug followed by installing the brake hose banjo bolt and two new copper gaskets. Tighten the banjo bolt to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). Install the upper Control Arm Bolt followed by the nut before tightening it to 180 nm (133 ft. Lbs.) when abs is present. Replace the universal spring and brake shoes before removing the lower Control Arm assembly support fixture and jack stand. The mechanic will need to adjust the drum brakes followed by installing the Brake Drum while performing brake hydraulic system bleeding and lowering the vehicle for rear alignment inspection.
Backing Plate, Driver Side
18025172
Q: How to Service and Repair the Brake Backing Plate on Chevrolet Malibu?
A:
A vehicle must first be lifted off the ground for backing plate servicing or repair. The service begins with Brake Shoe removal followed by brake hose detachment and park brake cable unfastening from the backing plate. The backing plate removal requires first completing hub and bearing assembly removal. The next step includes removing both Wheel Cylinder bolts and the Wheel Cylinder. Installations begin with Wheel Cylinder attachment to the backing plate followed by backing plate installation onto the axle assembly. First install the hub and bearing assembly and next position the park brake cable on the backing plate after which reconnect the brake hose. The final steps include braking shoe installation then performing a brake system bleeding followed by lowering the vehicle.