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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1248 (DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE REPLACEMENT
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Rear Brake Backing Plate Replacement

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Rear Brake Backing Plate Replacement
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Fig 1: View Of Rear Brake Backing Plate
GM1828348Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support 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 brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
  4. Remove the wheel cylinder. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement .
  5. Remove the park brake cable from the brake backing plate. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side (JF3, JF7) or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side (JD9) or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (JF3, JF7) or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (JD9) .
  6. Remove the rear axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle w/Drum Brake w/VSES) or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle w/Drum Brakes w/o VSES) or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles w/VSES) .
1 Brake Backing Plate Bolt (Qty: 4)
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten:  135 N.m (100 lb ft)
2 Brake Backing Plate
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.