Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate
G04843910Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
BRAKE PAD SPECIFICATION TABLE

Callout Component Name
WARNING: 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. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
  3. Remove the park brake shoes. Refer to PARK BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT .
  4. Remove the wheel speed sensor. Refer to REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT .
  5. Disconnect the park brake cable from the actuator and mounting bracket. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
  6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
1 Disc 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.