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Installation [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL REAR DISC 
    1. Align the matchmarks of the rear disc and axle hub and install the rear disc.
      GTY374371Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmarks

      HINT: 

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

  2. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG 
  3. CHECK DISC RUNOUT 

    See step  5

  4. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE 
    1. Temporarily install the hub nuts.
    2. Remove the shoe adjusting hole plug, and then turn the adjuster to expand the shoe adjuster until the disc locks.
      GTY370265Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Shoe Adjuster Contracts
      Shoe Adjuster Expands
    3. Turn the shoe adjuster so that it contracts to a point where the disc rotates smoothly.

      Standard

      8 notches

    4. Check that the shoe has no brake drag.
  5. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT 
    1. Apply a light coat of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire circumference of a new rear disc brake bush dust boot where it contacts the rear disc brake cylinder mounting, and the entire inner circumference of both of its ends.
      GTY383924Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Lithium soap base glycol grease

      HINT: 

      Apply at least 0.3 g (0.01 oz.) of lithium soap base glycol grease to the rear disc brake bush dust boot.

      NOTE:

      Apply a sufficient amount of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire circumference of the rear disc brake bush dust boot and rear disc brake cylinder mounting contact surfaces.

    2. Install the 2 rear disc brake bush dust boots to the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
  6. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH 
    1. Apply a light coat of lithium soap base glycol grease to a new rear disc brake rear cylinder slide pin where it contacts the rear disc brake cylinder slide bush.
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      *1 Lithium soap base glycol grease
    2. Install the rear disc brake cylinder slide bush to the rear disc brake rear cylinder slide pin.
  7. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
    1. Apply a light coat of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the seal surface of the 2 rear disc brake cylinder slide pins.
      GTY372885Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Rear No. 1 Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin
      *2 Rear Disc Brake Rear Cylinder Slide Pin
      *3 Lithium soap base glycol grease
    2. Install the rear No. 1 disc brake cylinder slide pin and rear disc brake rear cylinder slide pin to the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
  8. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH 
    1. Install the rear disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 88 N*m (897 kgf*cm, 65 ft.*lbf) 

  9. INSTALL DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Install the 2 pad support plates to the disc brake cylinder mounting.
  10. INSTALL PAD WEAR INDICATOR PLATE 
    1. Install the 2 indicator plates to the lower side of each pad.
  11. INSTALL REAR ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT 
    1. Install the No. 1 and No. 2 anti-squeal shims to the rear disc brake pads.
      GTY384326Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 No. 1 anti-squeal shim
      *2 No. 2 anti-squeal shim
      NOTE:
      • When replacing a worn pad, the shims must be replaced together with the pads.
      • Install the shims in the correct positions and direction as shown in the illustration.
  12. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE PAD 
    1. Install the 2 disc brake pads to the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
      NOTE:

      Make sure there is no oil or grease on the friction surface of the pads and disc.

  13. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Hold the rear disc brake cylinder slide pins and install the rear disc brake cylinder assembly to the disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.
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      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Torque: 26.5 N*m (270 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf) 

  14. CONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH 
    1. Install a new gasket and connect the flexible hose with a new union bolt.

      Torque: 39.2 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT: 

      Install the flexible hose lock securely in the lock hole in the cylinder.

  15. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID 
  16. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER BRACKET LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  17. BLEED BRAKE LINE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  18. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER BRACKET LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  19. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)