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Rear Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Overhaul

HINT:

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
    NOTE: Wash brake fluid off immediately if it adheres to any painted surface.
  3. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. Remove the union bolt and 2 gaskets from the disc brake cylinder assy rear, then disconnect the flexible hose.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Flexible Hose
      G02972946Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSY REAR LH 
    1. Remove the 2 cylinder slide pins and disc brake cylinder assy rear.
      Fig 2: Removing Disc Brake Cylinder Assy Rear LH
      G02972947Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the cylinder slide bush from the cylinder slide pin (lower).

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 3: Removing Cylinder Slide Bush From Cylinder Slide Pin (Lower)
      G02972948Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE DISC BRAKE PAD KIT REAR (PAD ONLY) 
    1. Remove the 2 brake pads with the anti-squeal shims.
  7. REMOVE ANTI SQUEAL SHIM KIT REAR 
    1. Remove the 2 anti-squeal shims from each of the 2 brake pads. 
    2. Remove the pad wear indicator plate from the inner pad. 
  8. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Remove the 2 pad support plates from the cylinder mounting LH.
  9. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT 
    1. Remove the 2 bush dust boots from the cylinder mounting LH.
      Fig 4: Removing Bush Dust Boots From Cylinder Mounting LH
      G02972949Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and cylinder mounting LH.
      Fig 5: Removing Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting LH
      G02972950Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE CYLINDER BOOT 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the set ring and cylinder boot.
      NOTE: Do not damage the piston groove and cylinder groove.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 6: Removing Cylinder Boot
      G02972951Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Place a shop rag or a piece of cloth between the piston and the disc brake cylinder. 
    2. Use compressed air to remove the piston from the disc brake cylinder. 
      CAUTION: Do not place your fingers in front of the piston when using compressed air.
      NOTE: Do not spatter the brake fluid.
      Fig 7: Removing Rear Disc Brake Piston
      G02972952Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE PISTON SEAL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the piston seal from the brake cylinder.
      NOTE: Do not damage the inner cylinder and the cylinder groove.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 8: Removing Piston Seal
      G02972953Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP 
  15. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG 
  16. INSPECT BRAKE CYLINDER AND PISTON 
    1. Check the cylinder bore and piston for rust or scoring.

      If necessary, replace the brake cylinder assy rear and piston.

  17. INSPECT PAD LINING THICKNESS 
    1. Using a ruler, measure the pad lining thickness.

      Standard thickness: 10.0 mm (0.394 in.) 

      Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) 

      If the pad lining thickness is equal to or less than the minimum thickness, replace the brake pad.

      Fig 9: Inspecting Pad Lining Thickness
      G02972954Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. INSPECT REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Make sure that the pad support plates have sufficient rebound and have no deformation, cracks or wear, and that all rust and dirt is cleaned off.

      If necessary, replace the brake pad support plates.

  19. INSPECT DISC THICKNESS 
    1. Using a micrometer, measure the disc thickness.

      Standard thickness: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.) 

      Minimum thickness: 10.5 mm (0.413 in.) 

      If the disc thickness is less than the minimum, replace the front disc.

      Fig 10: Inspecting Disc Thickness
      G02972955Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG 
  21. REMOVE REAR DISC 
    1. Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the axle hub.
      Fig 11: Putting Matchmarks On Rear Disc And Axle Hub
      G02972956Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Release the parking brake, and remove the rear disc.

      HINT:

      If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn the shoe adjuster until the wheel turns freely.

      Fig 12: Releasing Parking Brake, And Removing Rear Disc
      G02972957Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. INSTALL REAR DISC 
    1. Aligning the matchmarks, install the rear disc.

      HINT:

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

      Fig 13: Installing Rear Disc
      G02972958Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG 
  24. INSPECT DISC RUNOUT 
    1. Check the bearing play in the axial direction and check for axle hub runout (see ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).
    2. Temporarily fasten the rear disc with the hub nuts.

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

    3. Using a dial indicator, measure the disc runout 10 mm (0.39 in.) from the outer edge of the rear disc.

      Maximum disc runout: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.) 

      If the runout exceeds the maximum value, change the installation positions of the disc and axle so that the runout will become minimal. If the runout exceeds the maximum even when the installation positions are changed, grind the disc. If the disc thickness is less than the minimum, replace the rear disc.

  25. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 
  26. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG 
  27. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP 
  28. INSTALL PISTON SEAL 
    1. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to a new piston seal.
    2. Install the piston seal to the disc brake cylinder assy rear.
      Fig 14: Installing Piston Seal
      G02972959Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the piston and a new cylinder boot.
    2. Install the cylinder boot to the piston.
    3. Install the piston to the disc brake cylinder assy rear.
      NOTE: Do not install the piston forcibly in the cylinder assy rear.
      Fig 15: Installing Rear Disc Brake Piston
      G02972960Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. INSTALL CYLINDER BOOT 
    1. Install the cylinder boot to the disc brake cylinder assy rear.
      NOTE: Install the cylinder boot securely into the grooves of the cylinder and piston.
    2. Using a screwdriver, install a new set ring.
      NOTE:
      • Install the set ring securely into the grooves of the cylinder boot.
      • Do not damage the cylinder boot.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 16: Installing Set Ring Securely Into Grooves Of Cylinder Boot
      G02972961Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH 
    1. Install the cylinder mounting LH with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 62 N.m (630 kgf.cm, 46 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 17: Installing Cylinder Mounting LH With Bolts
      G02972962Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT 
    1. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the sealing surface of 2 new bush dust boots.
    2. Install the 2 bush dust boots to the cylinder mounting LH.
      Fig 18: Installing Bush Dust Boots To Cylinder Mounting LH
      G02972963Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Install the 2 pad support plates to the cylinder mounting LH.
  34. INSTALL ANTI SQUEAL SHIM KIT REAR 
    1. Apply disc brake grease to anti-squeal shim No.1 and No.4 and install them to each pad.
      NOTE:
      • When replacing worn pads, replace the anti-squeal shims together with the pads.
      • Install the anti-squeal shims in the correct positions and directions.
    2. Install anti-squeal shim No.2 and No.3 to each pad.
      NOTE: Install the anti-squeal shims in the correct positions and directions.
    3. Install the pad wear indicator plate to the inner pad.
      NOTE: Install the pad wear indicator plate in the correct position and direction.
      Fig 19: Installing Pad Wear Indicator Plate In Correct Position And Direction
      G02972964Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. INSTALL DISC BRAKE PAD KIT REAR (PAD ONLY) 
    1. Install the 2 brake pads with the anti-squeal shims.
      NOTE:
      • There should be no oil or grease on the friction surface of the pads and the disc.
      • Install the inner pad with indicator plate facing downward.
  36. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH 
    1. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to a new cylinder slide bush.
    2. Install the cylinder slide bush to the cylinder slide pin (lower).
      Fig 20: Installing Cylinder Slide Bush To Cylinder Slide Pin (Lower)
      G02972965Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  37. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSY REAR LH 
    1. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the seal surfaces of the cylinder slide pins.
    2. Install the disc brake cylinder assy rear with the 2 cylinder slide pins.

      Torque: 43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 21: Installing Disc Brake Cylinder Assy Rear With 2 Cylinder Slide Pins
      G02972966Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  38. CONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. Connect the flexible hose with the union bolt and 2 new gaskets.

      Torque: 29 N.m (300 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE: Install the flexible hose lock securely in the lock hole in the disc brake cylinder assy rear.
      Fig 22: Installing Flexible Hose Lock Securely In Lock Hole In Disc Brake Cylinder Assy Rear
      G02972967Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  39. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID (SEE  BLEEDING  ) 
  40. BLEED BRAKE LINE (SEE  BLEEDING  ) 
  41. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR (SEE  BLEEDING  ) 
  42. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE 
  43. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

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