Disassembly [08/2013 - ]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lexus ES 300h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.
While the auxiliary battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on. Therefore, even if only brake pads are to be removed and installed, be sure to perform the Disable Brake Control procedure and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary battery before beginning work.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

PRECAUTION
NOTE:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work. Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2013 - ] .
DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 2
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY . Refer to REPLACEMENT [08/2013 - ] - Step 4
REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG
REMOVE REAR DISC . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 16
REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING (for Front Side)
1. Remove the parking brake shoe return tension spring.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Parking Brake Shoe Return Tension Spring (For Front Side)
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REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING (for Rear Side)
1. Remove the parking brake shoe return tension spring.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Parking Brake Shoe Return Tension Spring (For Rear Side)
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REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE HOLD DOWN COMPRESSION SPRING (for Front Side)
1. Using SST, remove the parking brake shoe hold down compression spring.
  
  Fig 3: Removing/Installing Parking Brake Shoe Hold Down Compression Spring
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  - SST: 09718-00011
REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT
1. Pull the No. 1 parking brake shoe assembly towards the front of the vehicle by hand as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 4: Removing No. 1 Parking Brake Shoe Assembly
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2. Remove the parking brake shoe strut.
  
  Fig 5: Removing/Installing Parking Brake Shoe Strut
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REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE HOLD DOWN COMPRESSION SPRING (for Rear Side)
1. Using SST, remove the parking brake shoe hold down compression spring.
  
  Fig 6: Removing/Installing Parking Brake Shoe Hold Down Compression Spring
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  - SST: 09718-00011
SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER
1. Expand the No. 1 and No. 2 parking brake shoe assemblies outward by hand and pull downward to separate them from the parking brake plate.
  
  Fig 7: Separating Parking Brake Shoe Lever
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2. Separate the parking brake shoe lever from the No. 2 parking brake shoe assembly.
REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING SCREW SET
1. Remove the parking brake shoe adjusting screw set.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Parking Brake Shoe Adjusting Screw Set
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REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the No. 1 parking brake shoe assembly.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying No. 1 Parking Brake Shoe Assembly
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REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING (for Lower Side)
1. Remove the parking brake shoe return tension spring.
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Parking Brake Shoe Return Tension Spring (For Lower Side)
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REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER
1. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the parking brake shoe lever from the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 11: Removing Parking Brake Shoe Lever From The No. 3 Parking Brake Cable
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REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE HOLD DOWN SPRING PIN
1. Remove the parking brake shoe hold down spring pin (for front side).
  
  Fig 12: Removing/Installing Parking Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring Pin (For Front Side)
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2. Remove the parking brake shoe hold down spring pin (for rear side).
  
  Fig 13: Removing/Installing Parking Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring Pin (For Rear Side)
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