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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2007RAINIER AWD L6-4.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMSERVICE AND REPAIRREAR DISC BRAKE BACKING PLATE REPLACEMENT
2007 Buick Rainier AWD L6-4.2L
Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement
2007 Buick Rainier AWD L6-4.2LSECTION Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement
Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the park brake cable from the rear brake caliper. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement.
4. Remove the brake caliper and bracket assembly. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement.
5. Remove the rear brake rotor.
6. Remove the park brake shoe.
7. Remove the rear drive axle. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement.
8. Remove the retaining nuts from the backing plate.
9. Remove the backing plate from the rear axle housing.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the backing plate to the axle housing flange.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
2. Install the backing plate nuts.
Tighten the backing plate nuts to 135 N.m (100 lb ft).
3. Install the rear drive axle. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement.
4. Install the park brake shoe.
5. Install the rear brake rotor.
6. Install the brake caliper and bracket assembly. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement.
7. Install the park brake cable to the rear brake caliper. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement.
8. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment.
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
10. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.