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Rear Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Reassembly

  1. INSTALL REAR DISC 
    1. Align matchmarks and install the rear disc.
      NOTE: When replacing the rear disc with a new one, select the installation position where the rear disc has minimal runout.
      Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Rear Disc & Axle Hub
      G05418004Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG 
    1. Install the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug.
  3. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG 
    1. Temporarily tighten the rear disc brake bleeder plug to the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

      HINT:

      The bleeder plug will be tightened to a torque specification in the "BLEED BRAKE LINE" procedure.

  4. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP 
    1. Install the rear disc brake bleeder plug cap to the rear disc brake bleeder plug.
  5. 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 assembly.
      NOTE: Securely install the piston seal into the groove of the disc brake cylinder.
  6. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE PISTON 
    1. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the rear disc brake piston and a new cylinder boot.
      NOTE: Do not apply grease to the part where the cylinder boot touches the rear disc brake cylinder assembly as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Identifying Glycol Grease Applying Area Of Rear Disc Brake Piston
      G05418011Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the cylinder boot to the rear disc brake piston.
    3. Install the rear disc brake piston to the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
      NOTE: Do not install the rear disc piston forcibly in the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
  7. INSTALL CYLINDER BOOT 
    1. Install the cylinder boot to the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Securely install the cylinder boot into the groove of the cylinder and piston.
      • Do not damage the cylinder boot.
      Fig 3: Identifying Piston, Cylinder Boot & Rear Disc Brake Cylinder
      G05418012Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING 
    1. Install the rear disc brake cylinder mounting to the rear axle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 78 N*m (795 kgf*cm, 57 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Identifying Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Mounting Bolts
      G05418000Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT 
    1. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the seal surface of 2 new rear disc brake bushing dust boots.
    2. Install the 2 rear disc brake bushing dust boots to the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
  10. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING 
    1. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to a new rear disc brake cylinder slide bushing.
      Fig 5: Identifying Glycol Grease Applying Area Of Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Bushing
      G05418014Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the rear disc brake cylinder slide bushing to the No. 2 rear disc brake cylinder slide pin.
  11. INSTALL NO. 2 REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
    1. Apply the lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the seal surface of the No. 2 rear disc brake cylinder slide pin.
      Fig 6: Identifying Glycol Grease Applying Area Of No. 2 Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin
      G05418015Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the No. 2 rear disc brake cylinder slide pin to the rear brake cylinder mounting.
  12. INSTALL NO. 1 REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
    1. Apply the lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the seal surface of the No. 1 rear disc brake cylinder slide pin.
      Fig 7: Identifying Glycol Grease Applying Area Of No. 1 Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin
      G05418016Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the No. 1 rear disc brake cylinder slide pin to the rear brake cylinder mounting.
  13. INSTALL NO. 1 REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Install the No. 1 rear disc brake pad support plate to the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
      NOTE: Be sure to install the No. 1 rear disc brake pad support plate to the correct position and direction.
  14. INSTALL NO. 2 REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Install the No. 2 rear disc brake pad support plate to the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
      NOTE: Be sure to install the No. 2 rear disc brake pad support plate to the correct position and direction.
    Fig 8: Identifying No. 1 & No. 2 Rear Disc Brake Pad Support Plates
    G05417995Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. INSTALL REAR ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM 
    1. Apply disc brake grease to the inside of the 2 rear anti-squeal shims as shown below.
      NOTE:
      • When replacing worn pads, the rear anti-squeal shims must be replaced together with the pads.
      • Install the shims in the correct positions and directions.
      • Apply disc brake grease to the area that contacts the rear anti-squeal shim.
      • Disc brake grease can come out slightly from the area where the rear anti-squeal shim is installed.
      • Make sure that disc brake grease is not applied onto the lining surface.
      Fig 9: Identifying Disc Brake Grease Applying Area Of Rear Anti-Squeal Shims
      G05418018Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the rear anti-squeal shim to each of the 2 rear brake pads.
    3. Install the pad wear indicator to the inside rear brake pad.
      NOTE: Install the pad wear indicator and rear anti-squeal shims in the correct positions and directions.
      Fig 10: Identifying Rear Anti-Squeal Shims & Pad Wear Indicator
      G05418019Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. INSTALL REAR BRAKE PAD 
    1. Install the 2 rear brake pads with rear anti-squeal shims to the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
      Fig 11: Identifying Rear Brake Pads
      G05417994Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002