OEM Toyota Solara Parking Brake Shoe

Toyota Solara Parking Brake Shoe Parts and Q&A

• Parking Brake Shoes, Driver Side
  46590-06020
  Q: What is the procedure to overhaul the Parking Brake Shoe on the LH side with a 171 mm rear disc on 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.
• Brake Shoes, Rear
  04495-33010
  Q: How to service and repair the parking brake shoe on Toyota Solara?

  A:

  You should begin the parking brake shoe service by taking away the rear wheel and rear Brake Caliper assembly with the removal of two mounting bolts while securely suspending the disc brake without stretching the hose; adjust the shoe if the disc is hard to remove so the wheel can freely turn. Use needle-nose pliers to remove the shoe return springs while the disc should be removed first. Start by sliding out the front shoe before taking out the shoe adjuster and tension spring thus removing the shoe adjuster and shoe strut with spring and shoe hold-down spring and 2 cups and pin and disconnecting the tension spring from the front shoe. The rear shoe disassembly requires pulling it out while removing its tension spring plus shoe hold-down spring and 2 cups and pin together with disconnecting the Parking Brake Cable from the parking brake shoe lever using needle-nose pliers. Examine all broken-down parts for signs of damage or wear and rust then check the shoe lining thickness to ensure it exceeds 1.0 mm (0.039 inch); replace degenerated parts when required. Measure the inside diameter of the disc before disc replacement because excessive 171 mm (6.73 inch) measurement or scuffs or uneven wear patterns require a new disc. Check the contact between the parking brake lining and disc by grinding the shoe lining as needed for fitment and measure the parking brake shoe lever clearance with standard less than 0.35 mm (0.0138 inch). Feeing the specified components with high-temperature grease should precede a process which involves attaching the parking brake cable to the rear shoe and then installing the shoe hold-down spring and 2 cups together with a pin then putting in the rear shoe followed by adding the tension spring. The front shoe installation requires starting with shoe hold-down spring and moving to install 2 cups and pin followed by shoe adjuster then adding the front shoe before completing the assembly with shoe strut and spring while ending with tension spring. Fasten in the 2 shoe return springs and disc then attach the 3 hub nuts temporarily. Adjust and remove the hole plug by rotating the adjuster to stretch the shoes until the disc locks before slipping in 8 notches and reinstalling the hole plug and then rear brake caliper along with its 2 mounting bolts at 47 Nm (475 kgf-cm, 34 ft. lbs.) torque value until finally removing the 3 hub nuts. Insert the rear wheel with 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.) torque then pull the parking brake lever with 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbs) force at 50 km/h (31 mph) driving speed until reaching 400 meters (0.25 mile) distance while performing this 2 or 3 times and rechecking to adjust parking brake lever travel.