How To Replace Rear Brake Shoes On 2010 Toyota Corolla

Replacing the brake drum and shoe is a pretty simple fix. The main thing is to keep in mind how everything goes together. This article includes lots of pictures to help get all the brake components back in place. rear brake shoes toyota corolla 2010

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I changed the rear bearing on a 2004 Toyota Corolla, and while checking the rear brake I decided it was time to change. Normally the rear brake will wear out a little slower than the front brake, however, the parking brake will activate the rear brake, so you should make sure they don’t wear out too much. changed the rear brake line and drum on a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The same goes for Toyota Corollas with rear drum brake, if your front brake is bad see this article on how to replace front brake pads. on Toyota Corolla.

Tools you will need:

jack holder – use jack holder for safety
Jack
spring restraint
impact wrench
metric socket set socket ”
Power wrench

Parts and supplies:

Rear brake set
Drum rear brake
Hardware Kit
Brake cleaner
Anti-seize lubricating oil
Brake cylinder (driver side)
Brake cylinder (passenger side)

Alright, let’s get started!

How to change the rear brake drum and shoe

The first step is to jack up the rear wheel and place a rack underneath it. Remove the hook and set it aside.Remove the lug nuts. I use a socket wrench or an impact wrench. If you are not using air tools at this time, and you are doing this type of repair, you are obligated to purchase an air compressor and some pneumatic tools. You could easily have 1/2 the time left to do most of these types of repairs and maintenance. By the way, if you don’t have an air compressor to power a pneumatic impact wrench, check out this DeWalt impact wrench that runs on a lithium ion battery… I never thought I’d see the day the impact wrench would come. Battery powered a legit tool! Remove the wheel and set it aside. If the wheel is rusted, check out this post for how to get rid of a rusted wheel and how to prevent it in the future. Use 2 holes on the drum. Insert a bolt into them and tighten it slowly until the drum pops out. This is the metric in my case, M8 x 1.25 mm (8mm diameter with 1.25mm pitch). I don’t have pictures of the old brake drums, but take a look at the new ones. 2 unused holes are discarded Read more: how to say me in Japanese | Top Q&ASlide the brake drum out of the center, this is what you will face. Here are some pictures showing the old brake system, and where the parts are located. The top photo is the top part of the brake assembly and shows the position of the brake cylinder, and the top photo is the bottom part. Pay special attention to the location of the springs and small connectors.I ordered the brake shoes, drums, and hardware kit from Amazon, but should be available from any parts store. In case it helps, here are the part numbers:

Rear brake part #14801B
Rear brake drum part # BD80092
Hardware kit part #H17378

Carefully clean all brake dust, dirt, and grime so you can see where everything is connected. Then take some pictures. Then you’re ready to start disassembling the parts. After removing those parts, assemble the new shoe and hardware components in the same way. Here is a shot of the fully assembled hardware. A pair of brake spring pliers will make it much easier to stretch and assemble tight brake springs.Here’s a shot that focuses on the bottom part.I’ve spread some anti-boiler on the hub, leaving it blank to not rust on the hub next time. Read more: how to clean a kneaded eraserIf your driver-side or passenger-side brake cylinders are corroded or leaking, consider replacing them. Prime and paint the brake drum for aesthetic reasons and to prevent it from rusting. .Read more: how to say me in Japanese | Top Q&ANow put the wheel back and tighten the nuts by hand. Then, torque them to 76 ft-lbs, operating in a “star” pattern. This is the torque wrench that I use. Remember to release tension on it when you are storing it. Remove the stand and lower the jack. Repeat the process on the other rear wheel. That gets the job done. The following is included in yours and includes links for the parts/tools that I used for this job.