OEM 2005 Toyota Solara Parking Brake Shoe

2005 Toyota Solara Parking Brake Shoe Parts Q&A

• Q: What is the procedure to overhaul the Parking Brake Shoe on the LH side with a 171 mm rear disc on 2005 Toyota Solara?

  A: The first step to overhaul the LH side parking brake assembly requires removing the rear wheel followed by separating the rear disc brake caliper assembly. Users need to remove the 2 bolts without severing the flexible hose. Operation of the parking brake allows removal of the rear disc while you create matchmarks on the wheel hub and disc. The disc may require shoe adjustment if it proves hard to remove before the wheel gains free motion. A brake drum gauge should inspect the inside diameter of the rear dis; replace the disc immediately when the measurement exceeds 171 mm (6.73 inch) First remove the 2 parking brake shoe return tension springs No.1 with needle-nose pliers before extracting the parking brake shoe strut LH along with its compression spring. The parking brake shoe assembly LH No.2 and No.1 can be removed after releasing the cup claw which also allows removing the tension spring and shoe adjuster screw set and disconnecting parking brake cable No.3. Use a screwdriver to remove the C-washer together with shim and shoe lever from parking brake shoe assembly LH No.2 after taking out 2 shoe hold-down springs and 4 cups along with 2 pins. A ruler must be used to measure shoe lining thickness which should be greater than 1.0 mm (0.039 inch); replace worn lining. An inspection of brake disc contact with shoe lining must be done by applying chalk to the disc to verify proper alignment then grinding the lining if required. The installation of the shoe lever and shim to the rear shoe requires application of high temperature grease along with a new C-washer and measurement with a feeler gauge for clearance below 0.35 mm (0.0138 inch); replace the shim as needed. After placing high temperature grease on the modifying bolt the mechanic proceeds with the shoe adjusting screw set and tension spring before fastening the 2 pins and 4 cups and 2 shoe hold-down springs and connects parking brake cable No.3 to the shoe lever and finally installs both front and rear parking brake shoes. Begin installation of the two return tension springs No.1 by placing the first spring on the front side. After that, install the parking brake shoe strut LH and compression spring to the assemblies. All parts need verified installation without any oil or grease remaining on the friction surfaces. Use the matchmarks to install the rear disc before attaching temporary hub nuts and removing the hole plug for shoe adjustment until the disc locks with 8 notches of contractions on the adjuster. The hole plug needs installation only after checking for brake drag. The rear disc brake caliper assembly LH needs installation with 2 bolts following a torque value of 62 Nm (630 kgf-cm, 46 ft. lbs.) and the subsequent installation of the rear wheel at 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.). In the last step examine and set the parking brake lever travel.