Replacing brakes on the rear

Hi,

The first thing we need to do is confirm which type of rear brakes you have. I attached two pics below. Pic 1 shows a disc rotor and pic 2 shows a brake drum. Looking through the rear wheel, see if you can identify which you have.

Unless this is a hatchback, I believe it will have drum type brakes, but please verify.

Next, here is a link that shows in general how to replace rear drum brakes:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-shoes-and-drums

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Here are the directions specific to your vehicle for replacement. The pictures below correlate with the directions.

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2012 Toyota Yaris Sedan L4-1.5L (1NZ-FE)
Rear Brake (Sedan) - Disassembly [08/2011 - ]
Vehicle Brakes and Traction Control Drum Brake System Service and Repair Overhaul Rear Brake (Sedan) - Disassembly [08/2011 - ]
REAR BRAKE (SEDAN) - DISASSEMBLY [08/2011 - ]
BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE (for Sedan): DISASSEMBLY; 2012 MY Yaris [08/2011 - ]
REMOVE REAR BRAKE SHOE KIT

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Using SST, separate the shoe return spring from the front brake shoe.
SST : 09703-30010

NOTICE:

Do not damage the wheel cylinder boot.

Using SST, remove the shoe hold down spring cup, shoe hold down spring, pin and front brake shoe.

Pic 4

SST : 09718-00010

Remove the tension spring.
Remove the shoe return spring from the rear brake shoe and remove the parking brake shoe strut set.

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Using SST, remove the shoe hold down spring cup, shoe hold down spring, pin and rear brake shoe.

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SST : 09718-00010

Using needle-nose pliers, separate the parking brake cable.

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REMOVE REAR BRAKE AUTOMATIC ADJUST LEVER

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Remove the automatic adjust lever tension spring and remove the automatic adjust lever.

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Install

INSTALL REAR BRAKE AUTOMATIC ADJUST LEVER

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Install the automatic adjust lever and automatic adjust lever tension spring onto the front brake shoe.
INSTALL REAR BRAKE SHOE KIT

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Apply high temperature grease to the surface of the backing plate which is in contact with the shoe.
Using needle-nose pliers, install the parking brake cable onto the parking brake shoe lever.

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Using SST, install the rear brake shoe, pin, shoe hold down spring and shoe hold down spring cup.

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SST : 09718-00010

Apply high temperature grease to the adjusting bolt.

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Install the parking brake shoe strut set as shown in the illustration.

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Using SST, install the front brake shoe, pin, shoe hold down spring and shoe hold down spring cup.

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SST : 09718-00010

Using needle-nose pliers, install the tension spring onto the front brake shoe and rear brake shoe.

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Using SST, install the shoe return spring onto the front brake shoe.

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SST : 09703-30010

NOTICE:

Do not damage the wheel cylinder boot.

CHECK REAR DRUM BRAKE INSTALLATION
Check that each part is installed properly.

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Measure the brake drum inner diameter and the diameter of the brake shoes. Check that the difference between the diameters is equal to the specified shoe clearance.

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Shoe clearance:

0.6 mm (0.024 in.)

NOTICE:

There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction surfaces of the shoe lining or the drum.

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Let me know if this helps. If you find it has disc brakes, let me know that as well.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe

Hi,

That tool is used to measure the outside diameter of the brake shoes to make sure the drum will both fit over them and so they are not closed too far. You can do it without that tool. What you want to do is have a very slight drag when turning the brake drum. Basically, the brake pads are just ready to touch it.

Let me know if that helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe

Hi,

I have to ask you to start a new thread. We try to keep the questions specific to one topic so they are helpful to others as well. As far as torque specs, that isn't a problem. However, you will need to be specific as to which component or components you are referring to. Everything has a torque spec. It would be nearly impossible to hit all of them.

I hope you understand. Please just copy and paste your last questions with specifics and someone will help.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Joe