Toyota
4Runner GRN210 215 UZN210 215
Repair Manual
Parking Brake
Parking Brake Assembly

Using a ruler, measure the thickness of the shoe lining.
- Standard thickness:
- 4.0 mm (0.158 in.)
- Minimum thickness:
- 1.0mm (0.039 in.)

Apply chalk to the inside surface of the disc, then grind down the brake shoe lining to fit.
If the contact between the brake disc and the shoe lining is improper, repair it using a brake shoe grinder or replace the brake shoe assembly.
Apply the high temperature grease to the shoe attached surface of backing plate (Click here).
Install the shoe lever and the shim to the rear shoe with a new C-washer.

Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance.
- Standard clearance:
- Less than 0.25 mm (0.0098 in.)
Shim Thickness Shim Thickness 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) 0.6 mm (0.024 in. ) 0.4 mm (0.016 in.) 0.9 mm (0.035 in.) 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) -

Apply the high temperature grease to the adjusting bolt and piece.
Install the shoe adjusting screw set and the tension spring to the front and rear shoe.
Install the 2 pins, 4 cups and 2 shoe hold-down springs.
Connect the parking brake cable to the shoe lever.
Install the front and rear parking brake shoe.
Using a needle nose pliers, install the 2 return tension springs.
- HINT:
- Install front side spring first, rear side spring next.
Check that each part is installed properly.
- NOTICE:
- There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction surface of the shoe lining and disk.


Temporarily install the hub nuts.
Remove the hole plug, and turn the adjuster and expand the shoes until the disc locks.
Contract the shoe adjuster until the disc rotates smoothly.
- Standard :
- Return 8 notches
Check the shoe has no brake drag.
Install the hoke plug.
Install the rear disc brake caliper with the 2 bolts.
- Torque:
- 105 N*m{1,071 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf}
- Torque:
- 112 N*m{1,137 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf}
- HINT:
- HINT: