Toyota 46540-20040 Shoe Assembly

Loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands while blocking the front wheels to prevent rolling. Release the parking brake and remove the wheel, ensuring that all four rear brake shoes are replaced simultaneously but working on one brake assembly at a time to avoid mixing parts. Clean the brake assembly with brake cleaner and allow it to dry, positioning a drain pan underneath to catch fluid and residue, avoiding the use of compressed air for dust removal. Unhook the return spring from the front brake shoe, using locking pliers to stretch the spring, and then depress the hold-down spring to remove the front shoe and unhook the anchor spring. Remove the hold-down spring and rear shoe along with the adjuster assembly, then pull the parking brake cable out of the lever and remove the adjusting lever spring. Pry apart the C-washer to separate the parking brake lever and adjuster lever from the rear shoe, then assemble these components onto the new rear shoe, crimping a new C-washer closed. Lubricate the adjuster screw with high-temperature grease, install the adjuster assembly on the rear shoe, and secure the shoe assembly against the backing plate with the hold-down spring pin. Connect the anchor spring to each shoe, mount the front shoe, and install the hold-down spring and cups. Stretch the return spring into the front shoe and check the parking brake lever. Lubricate the brake shoe contact area, pull back the parking brake cable spring, and place the cable into the parking brake lever. If the brake drum cannot be easily removed, ensure the parking brake is fully released and retract the brake shoes if necessary by removing the plug from the backing plate and adjusting the star wheel. Before reinstalling the drum, inspect it for cracks, score marks, and hard spots; if any issues are found, take it to an automotive machine shop for resurfacing. Install the brake drum on the axle flange, mount the wheel, install the lug nuts, and lower the vehicle. Make several forward and reverse stops and operate the parking brake to adjust the brakes for satisfactory pedal action, then carefully check the operation of the brakes before driving.