Toyota Corolla 2004 Repair Manual - REAR BRAKE
–BRAKE REAR BRAKE
OVERHAUL
HINT:
Overhaul the RH side by the same procedures with LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
NOTICE:
Wash the brake fluid off immediately if it comes into contact with any painted surface.
3. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB–ASSY
(a) Release the parking brake lever, and remove the brake
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drum.
HINT:
If the brake drum cannot be removed easily, do the following
steps.
(b) Remove the hole plug and insert a screwdriver through
the hole in the backing plate, and hold the automatic ad-
justing lever away from the adjuster.
(c) Using a another screwdriver, reduce the brake shoe ad-
juster by turning the adjusting wheel.
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4. INSPECT BRAKE DRUM INSIDE DIAMETER
(a) Using a brake drum gauge or equivalent, measure the in-
side diameter of the drum.
Standard inside diameter: 200.0 mm (7.874 in.)
Maximum inside diameter: 201.0 mm (7.913 in.)
5. REMOVE REAR BRAKE AUTOMATIC ADJUST LEVER
LH
(a) Using a needle–nose pliers, remove the upper side ten-
sion spring.
(b) Remove the rear brake automatic adjust lever LH from the
rear brake shoe.
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6. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE SHOE
(a) Using a needle–nose pliers, remove the anchor side ten-
sion spring.
(b) Using SST, remove the cup, shoe hold–down spring and
pin.
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(c) Disconnect the upper side return spring from the front
brake shoe, and remove the front brake shoe.
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7. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT SET LH
8. REMOVE REAR BRAKE SHOE
(a) Using SST, remove the cup, shoe hold–down spring and
pin.
SST
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(b) Using a needle–nose pliers, disconnect the parking brake
cable No.3 and remove the rear brake shoe.
(c) Remove the upper side return spring from the rear brake
shoe.
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9. REMOVE REAR BRAKE PARKING BRAKE SHOE
LEVER SUB–ASSY
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the C–washer and parking
brake shoe lever.
10. INSPECT REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOE LINING
THICKNESS
(a) Using a ruler, measure the thickness of the shoe lining.
Standard thickness: 4.4 mm (0.173 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.
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11. INSPECT BRAKE DRUM AND REAR DRUM BRAKE
SHOE LINING FOR PROPER CONTACT
(a) Apply chalk to the inside surface of the drum, then grind
drum on the brake shoe lining to fit.
If the contact between the drum and the shoe lining is improper,
repair it using a brake shoe grinder or replace the brake shoe
assembly.
12. REMOVE RH, FRONT OR UPPER REAR WHEEL
BRAKE CYLINDER ASSY
(a) Using SST, disconnect the brake tube, use a container to
catch brake fluid.
SST 09023–00100
(b) Remove the bolt and wheel cylinder.
13. REMOVE REAR WHEEL CYLINDER CUP KIT
(a) Remove the 2 cylinder dust boots from the wheel cylinder.
(b) Remove the 2 pistons and compression spring.
(c) Remove the 2 wheel cylinder cups from each piston.
(d) Remove the bleeder plug cap and bleeder plug from the wheel cylinder.
14. INSPECT BRAKE WHEEL CYLINDER
(a) Check the cylinder bore and piston for rust or scoring.
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