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Rear Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Reassembly

  1. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG 
    1. Install the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug to the rear disc.
  2. INSTALL REAR DISC 
    1. Aligning the matchmarks, install the rear disc.

    HINT:

    When replacing the rear disc with a new one, select the installation position where the rear disc has the minimum runout.

  3. INSPECT DISC RUNOUT 
    1. Temporarily fasten the rear disc with hub nuts.

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

    2. Using a dial gauge, measure the disc runout 10 mm (0.39 in.) away from the outer edge of the rear disc.
      Fig 1: Measuring Disc Runout
      G04090746Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Maximum disc runout: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) 

    3. If the disc runout is equal to maximum value or greater, check the bearing play in the axial direction and check the axle hub runout (See REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING (FOR 2WD) or REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING (FOR 4WD) ). if the bearing play and axle hub runout are not abnormal, adjust the disc runout or grind it on a "On-car" brake lathe.
  4. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE 
  5. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG 
    1. Temporarily install the rear disc brake bleeder plug to the rear disc brake cylinder sub-assembly.
  6. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP 
    1. Install the rear disc brake bleeder plug cap to the rear disc brake bleeder plug.
  7. INSTALL PISTON SEAL 
    1. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to a new piston seal.
    2. Install the piston seal to the rear disc brake cylinder sub-assembly.
  8. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the rear disc brake piston and a new cylinder boot.
    2. Install the cylinder boot to the rear disc brake piston.
    3. Install the piston to the rear disc brake cylinder subassembly.
    Fig 2: Installing Rear Disc Brake Piston
    G04090747Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: Do not install the piston forcibly in the disc brake cylinder.
  9. INSTALL CYLINDER BOOT 
    1. Install the cylinder boot to the rear disc brake cylinder sub-assembly.
    NOTE:
    • Install the boot securely onto the grooves of the cylinder and the piston.
    • Do not damage the cylinder boot.
    Fig 3: Installing Cylinder Boot
    G04090748Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH 
    1. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to a new rear disc brake cylinder slide bush.
    2. Install the rear disc brake cylinder slide bush to the rear disc brake cylinder slide pin No. 2.
    Fig 4: Installing Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Bush
    G04090749Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH 
    1. Install the rear disc brake cylinder mounting LH with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 5: Installing Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting LH
      G04090750Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 78 N*m (799 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf) 

  12. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT 
    1. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the seal surface of 2 new rear disc brake bush dust boots.
    2. Install the 2 rear disc brake bush dust boots to the rear disc brake cylinder mounting LH.
  13. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Install the rear disc brake pad support plate (No. 1) and the rear disc brake pad support plate (No. 2) to the rear disc brake cylinder mounting LH.
    Fig 6: Installing Rear Disc Brake Bush Dust Boots
    G04090751Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE ANTI SQUEAL SHIM KIT 
    1. Apply disc brake grease to the inside of the anti squeal shims and install them and the pad wear indicators to each of the 2 brake pads.
    Fig 7: Installing Rear Disc Brake Anti Squeal Shim Kit
    G04090752Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE:
    • When replacing worn pads, the anti squeal shims must be replaced together with the pads.
    • Install the pad wear indicator and anti squeal shims in the correct positions and directions.
  15. INSTALL DISC BRAKE PAD KIT REAR (PAD ONLY) 
    1. Install the 2 brake pads w/ anti squeal shims to the rear disc brake cylinder mounting LH.
    NOTE: There should be no oil or grease on the friction surface of the pads and the disc.