Parking Brake Assembly -- Reassembly |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE HOLD DOWN SPRING PIN |
Install the parking brake shoe hold down spring pin (for front side).
Install the parking brake shoe hold down spring pin (for rear side).
2. APPLY HIGH-TEMPERATURE GREASE |
Apply a light coat of high-temperature grease to the areas of the backing plate which make contact with the shoe as shown in the illustration.
Text in Illustration *1 High temperature grease
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3. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER LH |
Apply a light coat of high-temperature grease to the areas of the parking brake shoe lever which make contact with the No. 2 parking brake shoe assembly.
Install the parking brake shoe lever and shim to the No. 2 parking brake shoe assembly with a new C-washer as shown in the illustration.
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Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the No. 2 parking brake shoe assembly and parking brake shoe lever.
- Standard clearance:
- Less than 0.25 mm (0.00984 in.)
If the clearance is not within the specification, replace the shim with one of a different thickness so that the clearance is within the specification.
- Standard Shim:
Shim Thickness Shim Thickness 0.2 mm (0.00787 in.) 0.5 mm (0.0197 in.) 0.3 mm (0.0118 in.) 0.6 mm (0.0236 in.) 0.4 mm (0.0157 in.) 0.9 mm (0.0354 in.)
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4. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY WITH PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER |
Using needle-nose pliers, connect the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly to the parking brake shoe lever as shown in the illustration.
- NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.
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5. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING |
Install the parking brake shoe return tension spring to the No. 2 parking brake shoe assembly.
6. INSTALL NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH |
Connect the parking brake shoe return tension spring to install the No. 1 parking brake shoe assembly.
7. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING SCREW SET |
Apply a light coat of high-temperature grease to the areas of the shoe adjusting screw set shown in the illustration.
Text in Illustration *1 High-temperature grease
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Install the parking brake shoe adjusting screw set.
8. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH |
Install the No. 2 parking brake shoe assembly to the backing plate with the parking brake shoe hold down spring cups and parking brake shoe hold down spring.
9. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT LH |
Install the parking brake shoe strut and parking brake shoe strut compression spring.
10. INSTALL NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH |
Install the No. 1 parking brake shoe assembly to the backing plate with the parking brake shoe hold down spring cups and parking brake shoe hold down spring.
11. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING |
Install the 2 parking brake shoe return tension spring.
- HINT:
- First install the front side spring, and then the rear side spring.
12. CHECK PARKING BRAKE INSTALLATION |

Check that each part is installed properly.
Text in Illustration *A LH *B RH *a Front - - - NOTICE:
- There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction surfaces of the shoe lining and disc.
13. INSTALL REAR DISC |
Align the matchmarks and install the rear disc.
- HINT:
- When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the disc has the smallest runout.
14. CONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH |
Connect the rear disc brake cylinder with the 2 bolts.
- Torque:
- 100 N*m{1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf}
15. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL |
Fully pull the parking brake lever to engage the parking brake.
Release the lever to disengage the parking brake.
Slowly pull the parking brake lever all the way and count the number of clicks.
- Standard parking brake lever travel when pulled with a force of 200 N (20 kgf, 45 lbf):
- 5 to 7 clicks
16. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL |
for Automatic Transmission:
Remove the rear console box assembly (LandCruiser RM0000046JD008X.html).
for Manual Transmission:
Remove the rear console box assembly (LandCruiser RM0000046N6006X.html).
w/ Refrigerated Cool Box:
Remove the rear console box assembly (LandCruiser RM0000046MR00KX.html).
for Bench Seat Type:
Remove the rear console box assembly (LandCruiser RM000004ZXY004X.html).
Completely release the parking brake lever.
Loosen the adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable.
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Temporarily install the hub nuts.
Turn the shoe adjuster so that it expands until the disc locks.
Text in Illustration Shoe Adjuster Contracts Shoe Adjuster Expands
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Turn the shoe adjuster so that it contracts until the disc can rotate smoothly.
- OK:
- 8 notches
Check that there is no brake drag against the shoe.
Install the hole plug.
Remove the hub nuts.
Turn the adjusting nut until the parking brake lever travel becomes correct.
- Standard parking brake lever travel when pulled with a force of 200 N (20 kgf, 45 lbf):
- 5 to 7 clicks
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Operate the parking brake lever 3 to 4 times and check the parking brake lever travel.
- Standard parking brake lever travel when pulled with a force of 200 N (20 kgf, 45 lbf):
- 5 to 7 clicks
Check whether the parking brake drags or not.
When operating the parking brake lever, check that the brake warning light comes on.
- Standard:
- The brake warning light always illuminates at the first click.
for Automatic Transmission:
Install the rear console box assembly (LandCruiser RM0000046JB008X.html).
for Manual Transmission:
Install the rear console box assembly (LandCruiser RM0000046N4006X.html).
w/ Refrigerated Cool Box:
Install the rear console box assembly (LandCruiser RM0000046MQ00KX.html).
for Bench Seat Type:
Install the rear console box assembly (LandCruiser RM000004ZXW004X.html).
17. INSTALL REAR WHEEL LH |
- Torque:
- for Aluminum Wheel:
- 103 N*m{1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf}
- for Steel Wheel:
- 112 N*m{1137 kgf*cm, 82 ft.*lbf}