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Parking Brake: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf) 

  2. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 mounting bolts and remove the disc brake assembly.

      Torque: 104 N.m (1,065 kgf.cm, 77 ft.lbf) 

    2. Suspend the disc brake securely and so the hose is not stretched.
      Fig 1: Removing Disc Brake Assembly
      G02940748Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE DISC 
    1. Release the parking brake pedal.
    2. Place matchmarks on the disc and rear axle hub.
    3. Remove the disc.

      HINT:

      • If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn the shoe adjuster until the wheel turns freely.
      • If there are no matchmarks, temporarily install the disc, then measure the disc runout and install the disc in position (See INSPECTION ).
      Fig 2: Removing Rear Disc (Turn Shoe Adjuster Until Disc Turns Freely)
      G02940749Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE SHOE RETURN SPRINGS 

    Using a needle-nose pliers, remove the 2 shoe return springs.

    Fig 3: Removing Shoe Return Springs
    G02940750Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE SHOE STRUT WITH SPRING 

    HINT:

    At the time of reassembly, install the strut with the spring facing forward.

  6. REMOVE FRONT SHOE AND ADJUSTER 
    1. Slide out the front shoe and remove the shoe adjuster.
    2. Disconnect the tension spring and remove the front shoe.
    3. Remove the 2 caps, shoe hold-down spring and pin.
      Fig 4: Removing Caps, Shoe Hold Down Springs & Pin
      G02940751Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE REAR SHOE AND TENSION SPRING 
    1. Slide out the rear shoe.
    2. Remove the tension spring from the rear shoe.
    3. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking brake shoe lever.
    4. Remove the 2 caps, shoe hold-down spring and pin.
      Fig 5: Removing Caps, Shoe Hold Down Spring & Pin
      G02940752Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002