Parking Brake Shoe: Service and Repair

DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)





2. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 mounting bolts and remove the disc brake assembly.
Torque: 104 Nm (1,065 kgf-cm, 77 ft. lbs.)
b. Suspend the disc brake securely and so the hose is not stretched.





3. REMOVE DISC
a. Release the parking brake pedal.
b. Place matchmarks on the disc and rear axle hub.
c. Remove the disc.

HINT:
^ If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn the shoe adjuster until the wheel turns freely.
^ If there are no matchmarks, temporarily install the disc, then measure the disc runout and install the disc in position.





4. REMOVE SHOE RETURN SPRINGS
Using needle-nose pliers, remove the 2 shoe return springs.
5. REMOVE SHOE STRUT WITH SPRING

HINT: At the time of reassembly, install the strut with the spring facing forward.





6. REMOVE FRONT SHOE AND ADJUSTER
a. Slide out the front shoe and remove the shoe adjuster.
b. Disconnect the tension spring and remove the front shoe.
c. Remove the 2 cups, shoe hold-down spring and pin.





7. REMOVE REAR SHOE AND TENSION SPRING
a. Slide out the rear shoe.
b. Remove the tension spring from the rear shoe.
c. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking brake shoe lever.
d. Remove the 2 cups, shoe hold-down spring and pin.

INSPECTION
1. INSPECT DISASSEMBLED PARTS
Inspect the disassembled parts for wear, rust or damage.





2. MEASURE BRAKE SHOE LINING THICKNESS
Using a ruler, measure the thickness of the shoe lining.
Standard thickness: 2.5 mm (0.098 inch)
Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 inch)
If the lining thickness is at the minimum thickness or less, or if there is severe and uneven wear, replace the brake shoe.





3. MEASURE BRAKE DISC INSIDE DIAMETER
Using a brake drum gauge or equivalent, measure the inside diameter of the disc.
Standard inside diameter: 190 mm (7.48 inch)
Maximum inside diameter: 191 mm (7.52 inch)
Replace the disc if the inside diameter is at the maximum value or more.
Replace the disc or grind it with a lathe if the disc is scored or worn unevenly.
4. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE SHOE LINING AND DISC FOR PROPER CONTACT
Apply chalk to the inside surface of the disc, then grind down the brake shoe lining to fit. If the contact between the disc and the brake shoe lining is improper, repair it using a brake shoe grinder or replace the brake shoe assembly.





5. MEASURE CLEARANCE BETWEEN PARKING BRAKE SHOE AND LEVER
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance.
Standard clearance: Less than 0.35 mm (0.0138 inch)





If the clearance is not within the specification, replace the shim with one of the correct size.





6. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE SHIM
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the C-washer and shim.
b. Install the correct size shim.
c. Install a new C-washer.
d. Remeasure the clearance.

REASSEMBLY
Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

HINT: Apply high temperature grease to the parts indicated by the arrows.





1. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE
a. Temporarily install the 3 hub nuts.
b. Remove the hole plug.
c. Turn the adjuster and expand the shoes until the disc locks.
d. Return the adjuster 8 notches.
e. Install the hole plug.
2. SETTLING PARKING BRAKE SHOES AND DISC
a. Depress the parking brake pedal with a force of 147 N (15 kgf, 33 lbs.).
b. Drive the vehicle at about 50 km/h (31 mph) on a safe, level and dry road.
c. Drive the vehicle for about 400 m (0.25 mile) in this condition.
d. Repeat this procedure 2 or 3 times.
3. CHECK AND ADJUST PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL