Section 06-02: Brakes, Rear Drum
1993 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Brake Backing Plate

 

Removal

  1. Remove the wheel and brake drum. Disconnect the brake line from the brake cylinder.
  1. Remove the brake shoes, adjuster assemblies and the wheel cylinder.
  1. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Group 05.
  1. Remove the backing plate.
 

Installation

  1. The rear backing plate is mounted on the axle housing flange with four bolts. Tighten to 28-54 Nm (20-39 lb-ft).
  1. Install the rear axle shaft, seal, if required, and the new backing plate. Refer to Group 05.
  1. Install the wheel cylinder, and connect the brake line as indicated in preceding Steps.
  1. Install the brake shoes adjuster assemblies. Connect the parking brake cable to the lever.

    NOTE: Whenever rear brake linings are removed, the parking brake cable tension should be checked. Refer to Section 06-05 and adjust as required.

  1. Adjust the brake shoes, and install the brake drums and wheels. Bleed the brake system, and centralize the pressure differential valve as outlined in Section 06-00.