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Rear Brake Shoes: Installation

  1. Install parking brake lever onto adjusting lever with NEW C" washer. Install lever assembly on rear shoe and retain in position temporarily with NEW "C" washer.
  2. Measure clearance between adjusting lever and rear shoe. Remove "C" washer and install correct shim(s) which will give clearance of 0-.014" (0-.35 mm). Install and stake "C" washer. Ensure that lever moves.
  3. Complete installation by reversing removal procedure. Adjuster mechanisms are not interchangeable. Left wheel has left-hand threads; right wheel, right-hand threads. Install drum and bleed hydraulic system.
NOTE: Shims are available in 6 sizes: .008" (.2 mm), .012" (.3 mm), .016" (.4 mm), .020" (.5 mm), .024" (.6 mm) and .035" (.9 mm). Shims may be installed in pairs to provide proper clearance.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Tercel Sedan Rear Brake Camry rear brake assembly is similar.
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  1. Install adjusting lever and parking brake lever to rear shoe with NEW "C" washer. Measure clearance between lever and shoe.
  2. Remove "C" washer and install correct shim(s) which will give clearance of 0-.014" (0-.35 mm). Install and stake "C" washer. Ensure that lever moves.
  3. Complete installation by reversing removal procedure. Adjuster mechanisms are not interchangeable. Left-hand thread is for right wheel and right-hand thread is for left wheel. Install drum and bleed hydraulic system.
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