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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 333 (DISC BRAKES)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONREAR DISC BRAKE BACKING PLATEINSTALLATION
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic
Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate: Installation
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the park brake shoe and actuator onto the backing plate.
- Position the park brake shoe, actuator, and backing plate over the rear hub.
- Install the park brake cable bracket and the two retainers.
- Install the rear hub. See HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in REAR article in SUSPENSION.
- Install and connect the rear park brake cable to the bracket at the rear wheel. See PARK BRAKE CABLE .
- Connect the park brake cable return spring to the park brake actuator and bracket at the rear wheel.
- Install the rear rotor. See REAR BRAKE ROTOR .
- Install the rear wheels and tires.
- Adjust the park brake at the equalizer. PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS.
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
The rear hub, backing plate, park brake cable bracket, and park brake actuator will be installed as an assembly.
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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.