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Parking Brake ASSY: Overhaul

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  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  2. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc brake caliper assy LH.

      HINT:

      Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the brake caliper.

  3. REMOVE REAR DISC 
    1. Release the parking brake, and remove the rear disc.

      HINT:

      • Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle shaft.
      • If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn the shoe adjuster until the wheel turns freely.
        Fig 1: Turning Shoe Adjuster
        G04338888Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSPECT BRAKE DISC INSIDE DIAMETER 
    1. Using a brake drum gauge or equivalent, measure the inside diameter of the disc.

      Standard inside diameter: 210 mm (8.27 in.) 

      Maximum inside diameter: 211 mm (8.30 in.) 

      Fig 2: Measuring Inside Diameter Of Disc
      G04338889Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING 
    1. Using a needle-nose pliers, remove the 2 return tension springs.
      Fig 3: Removing Return Tension Springs
      G04338890Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT COMPRESSION SPRING 
    1. Slide out the front shoe and remove the compression spring.
  7. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT LH 
  8. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE 
    1. Release the cup claw and remove the front and rear parking brake shoe.
    2. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the shoe lever.
    3. Remove the tension spring and shoe adjuster screw set from the front and rear shoe.
    4. Remove the 2 shoe hold-down springs, 4 cups and 2 pins.
      Fig 4: Releasing Cup Claw
      G04338891Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Using a screwdriver, remove the C-washer.
    6. Remove the shim and shoe lever from the parking brake shoe.
      Fig 5: Removing Shim And Shoe Lever From Parking Brake Shoe
      G04338892Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE SHOE LINING THICKNESS 
    1. Using a ruler, measure the thickness of the shoe lining.

      Standard thickness: 4.0 mm (0.158 in.) 

      Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) 

      If the lining thickness is at the minimum thickness or less, or if there is severe or uneven wear, replace the brake shoe.

      Fig 6: Measuring Thickness Of Shoe Lining
      G04338893Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSPECT BRAKE DISC AND PARKING BRAKE SHOE LINING FOR PROPER CONTACT 
    1. Apply chalk to the inside surface of the disc, then grind down the brake shoe lining to fit.

      If the contact between the brake disc and the shoe lining is improper, repair it using a brake shoe grinder or replace the brake shoe assembly.

      Fig 7: Checking Contact Between Brake Disc And Shoe Lining
      G04338894Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. APPLY HIGH TEMPERATURE GREASE 
    1. Apply the high temperature grease to the shoe attached surface of backing plate (See PARKING BRAKE ASSY  ).
  12. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE 
    1. Install the shoe lever and the shim to the rear shoe with a new C-washer.
    2. Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance.

      Standard clearance: Less than 0.25 mm (0.0098 in.) 

      If the clearance is not within the specification, replace the shim with one of the correct size.

      SHIM THICKNESS SPECIFICATION

      Shim Thickness Shim Thickness
      0.3 mm (0.012 in.) 0.6 mm (0.024 in.)
      0.4 mm (0.016 in.) 0.9 mm (0.035 in.)
      0.5 mm (0.020 in.) -
      Fig 8: Measuring Clearance
      G04338895Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Apply the high temperature grease to the adjusting bolt and piece.
    4. Install the shoe adjusting screw set and the tension spring to the front and rear shoe.
    5. Install the 2 pins, 4 cups and 2 shoe hold-down springs.
    6. Connect the parking brake cable to the shoe lever.
    7. Install the front and rear parking brake shoe.
      Fig 9: Identifying Shoe Adjusting Screw Set
      G04338896Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT LH 
  14. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT COMPRESSION SPRING 
  15. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING 
    1. Using a needle nose pliers, install the 2 return tension springs.

      HINT:

      Install front side spring first, rear side spring next.

      Fig 10: Installing Return Tension Springs
      G04338897Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. CHECK PARKING BRAKE INSTALLATION 
    1. Check that each part is installed properly.
      NOTE: There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction surface of the shoe lining and disc.
      Fig 11: Identifying Parking Brake
      G04338898Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. INSTALL REAR DISC 
  18. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE 
    1. Temporarily install the hub nuts.
    2. Remove the hole plug, and turn the adjuster and expand the shoes until the disc locks.
    3. Contract the shoe adjuster until the disc rotates smoothly.

      Standard: Return 8 notches 

    4. Check the shoe has no brake drag.
    5. Install the hole plug.
      Fig 12: Turning Brake Adjuster
      G04338899Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. CONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH 
    1. Install the rear disc brake caliper with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 105 N.m (1,071 kgf.cm, 77 ft.lbf) 

  20. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Torque: 112 N.m (1,137 kgf.cm, 83 ft.lbf) 

  21. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL (See  ADJUSTMENT   ) 
  22. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL (See  ADJUSTMENT   )