Toyota Camry
XV30 (2002–2006) Service Manual
Parking brake
Parking brake assy

OVERHAUL

HINT:

a. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc brake caliper assy LH.

HINT: Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the brake caliper.

3. REMOVE REAR DISC

a. Release the parking brake, and remove the rear disc.

HINT:

Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.
If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn the shoe adjuster until the wheel turns freely.

Remove rear disc

4. INSPECT BRAKE DISC INSIDE DIAMETER

a. Using a brake drum gauge or equivalent, measure the inside diameter of the disc.

Standard inside diameter: 170 mm (6.69 in.) Maximum inside diameter: 171 mm (6.73 in.)

Inspect brake disc inside diameter

5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING

a. Using a needle−nose pliers, remove the 2 return tension springs.

Remove parking brake shoe return tension spring

6. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT COMPRESSION SPRING

a. Slide out the front shoe and remove the compression spring.

Release the cup claw and remove the front and rear parking brake shoe.
Disconnect the parking brake cable from the shoe lever.
Remove the tension spring and shoe adjuster screw set from the front and rear shoe.
Remove the 2 shoe hold−down springs, 4 cups and 2 pins.

9. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE SHOE LINING

9. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE SHOE LINING THICKNESS

a. Using a ruler, measure the thickness of the shoe lining.

Standard thickness: 2.0 mm (0.079 in.) Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)

If the lining thickness is at the minimum thickness or less, or if there is severe, uneven wear, replace the brake shoe.

Inspect parking brake shoe lining thickness

10. INSPECT BRAKE DISC AND PARKING BRAKE SHOE LINING FOR PROPER CONTACT

a. Apply chalk to the inside surface of the disc, then grind down the brake shoe lining to fit.

If the contact between the brake disc and the shoe lining is improper, repair it using a brake shoe grinder or replace the brake shoe assembly.

Inspect brake disc and parking brake shoe lining for proper contact

11. APPLICATION HIGH TEMPERATURE GREASE

a. Apply the high temperature grease to the shoe attached surface of backing plate.

12. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE

Install the shoe lever and shim to the rear shoe with a new C−washer.
Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance.
Standard clearance: Less than 0.35 mm (0.0138 in.)

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

Apply the high temperature grease to the adjusting bolt.
Install the shoe adjusting screw set and tension spring to the front and rear shoe.
Install the 2 pins, 4 cups and 2 shoe hold−down springs.
Connect the parking brake cable to the shoe lever.
Install the front and rear parking brake shoe.

a. Using a needle nose pliers, install the 2 return tension springs.

Install parking brake shoe return tension spring

16. CHECK PARKING BRAKE INSTALLATION

a. Check that each part is installed properly.

NOTICE: There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction surface of the shoe lining and disc.

Temporarily install the hub nuts.
Remove the hole plug, and turn the adjuster and expand the shoes until the disc locks.
Contract the shoe adjuster until the disc can rotate smoothly.
Standard : Return 8 notches
Check shoe is no brake drag.
Install the hole plug.

Adjust parking brake shoe clearance