OEM 2005 Toyota Highlander Parking Brake Shoe

2005 Toyota Highlander Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to overhaul the parking brake shoe on 2005 Toyota Highlander?

  A: Start the parking brake shoe overhaul by dissolving the rear wheel then unfastening the rear disc brake caliper assembly LH using two bolts while maintaining attachment of the flexible hose. Secure matchmarks between the rear disc and axle hub before removing the disc but adjust the shoe when the wheel becomes easily spinable. A brake drum gauge should be used to measure the inside diameter of the rear disc where the measurement must fall within 190 mm (7.480 inch) and 191 mm (7.520 inch). Proceed by utilizing needle-nose pliers to remove the 2 parking brake shoe return tension springs No.1 before extracting the parking brake shoe strut LH with its compression spring. The parking brake shoe assembly LH No.1 must be removed through the step of disassembling hold down springs followed by disconnection of the parking brake shoe return spring No.2. When performing the repair sequence remove parking brake shoe adjusting screw set and return tension spring No.2 followed by parking brake shoe assembly LH No.2 while being cautious about disconnection of parking brake cable No.3. The process for 4WD drive types begins with sensor separation of the speed rear LH component before removing the rear axle shaft LH nut with Special Service Tool: 09930-00010 and extracting the rear axle hub & bearing assembly LH. Unfasten the parking brake shoe hold down spring pin No.1 and C-washer using a screwdriver to inspect the parking brake shoe lining thickness because replacement is required if it measures less than 1.0 mm (0.039 inch). Examine the shoe lining contact with the brake disc before applying lining material if required. Insert the parking brake shoe type C washer before measuring its clearance using a feeler gauge until it reaches less than 0.35 mm (0.014 inch). Afterward, install the parking brake shoe lever LH and its shim together with a new C-washer. Spread high temperature grease on contact points of the backing plate followed by installation of the parking brake shoe hold down spring pin No.1 and finally attach the rear axle hub and bearing assembly LH with the rear axle shaft LH nut. Begin with speed sensor rear LH reinstallation followed by connecting parking brake cable No.3 to its shoe lever to complete installation of assembly No.2 parking brake shoe LH along with all its holding components. Install high temperature grease on the parking brake shoe adjusting bolt and piece before adding a return tension spring No.2 and adjusting screw set to each parking brake shoe assembly. Start with the installation of the parking brake shoe assembly LH No.1 alongside its hold down components before adding the parking brake shoe strut LH together with its compression spring. Use needle-nose pliers to install the 2 return tension springs No.1 while performing a check for proper installation and eliminating all oil and grease from contact surfaces. Inspect the bearing backlash and axle hub deviation of 4WD drive types before reinstalling the rear disc by aligning matchmarks. First adjust the parking brake shoe clearance by putting on the hub nuts then removing the hole plug and rotating the adjuster to lock the disc followed by a smooth disc rotation with 8 notches until the brake drag examination is completed before hole plug reinstallation. To complete the job, attach the rear disc brake caliper assembly LH with 2 bolts reaching 78 Nm (800kgf-cm, 58 ft. lbs.) and then install the wheel at 103 Nm (1,050kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.). Confirm the ABS speed sensor signal and check parking brake pedal travel for 4WD drive types.