Ford Fiesta: Drum Brake / Brake Backing Plate. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the brake shoes.
   Refer to: Brake Shoes (206-02 Drum Brake, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 1. Disconnect the brake tube fitting.
      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
   2. Remove the bolt and wheel cylinder.
      Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

1. Disconnect the brake shoe lever fitting and remove the brake shoe lever.
   

1. Remove the bolts, the wheel hub and bearing and the brake backing plate.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Install the brake backing plate, the wheel hub and bearing and the bolts.
   Torque: 48 lb.ft (65 Nm)

1. 1. Tighten the bolt in two stages.
      Torque:
        Stage 1:  Loosen: 90°
        Stage 2:  48 lb.ft (65 Nm)
   2. Tighten the bolt in two stages.
      Torque:
        Stage 1:  Loosen: 90°
        Stage 2:  48 lb.ft (65 Nm)
   3. Tighten the bolt in two stages.
      Torque:
        Stage 1:  Loosen: 90°
        Stage 2:  48 lb.ft (65 Nm)
   4. Tighten the bolt in two stages.
      Torque:
        Stage 1:  Loosen: 90°
        Stage 2:  48 lb.ft (65 Nm)

1. Bleed the brake system.
   Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).