Section 06-02: Brakes, Rear Drum
1997 F-250 Heavy Duty and F-350 4x2 and 4x4 Vehicles Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Brake Backing Plate

Removal

  1. Remove axle and rear hub assembly. Refer to Section 05-02A in the Powertrain, Drivetrain Manual.

  1. Remove the rear brake shoes and linings (2200) and rear wheel cylinder (2261).

  1. Disconnect the parking brake lever (2A637) from the cable.

  1. Remove the brake backing plate (2211).

Installation

  1. Position the brake backing plate on the retaining bolts in the axle housing flange.

  1. Install the rear wheel cylinder and rear brake shoes and linings. Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever.

  1. Connect the rear brake tube (2267) to the rear wheel cylinder, and bleed air from the system. Refer to Section 06-06.

  1. Install rear hub, brake drum and axle shaft. Refer to Section 05-02A in the Powertrain, Drivetrain Manual.