Dakota 2WD L4-153 2.5L VIN K FI (1989)
Backing Plate: Service and Repair
Removal
Fig 3 Removing Brake Cable From Support Plate
1. Remove wheel and tire and brake drum.
2. Remove axle shaft and retainer.
3. Remove primary brake shoe for access to parking brake cable if necessary.
4. Compress parking brake cable retainer tabs with a hose clamp. Then push retainer and cable through and out of support plate.
5. Disconnect brake line at wheel cylinder.
6. Remove wheel cylinder and brake shoes from support plate.
7. Remove bolts attaching support plate to axle and remove support plate.