Rear brakes

Is there a tutorial here? Did a quick search but couldn't find anything. I have a 2010 sport with ~60k. Last time at the dealer I was told I will need to have them done soon. I've done the fronts many times before, do my own oil change, diff fluid, spark plugs but never rear brakes. I'm certainly not the greatest at DIY but I don't think this should be an issue. Any help?

 

There is a little info here:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/112505-there-diy-changing-rear-brake-shoes.html

But a better explanation here:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4853634_rear-drum-brakes-toyota-tacoma.html

 

I found this on another thread as I started to get curious myself....looks like a pretty good write up!!

I must say though that reading all of these other posts....60K seems really early to have to worry about drums??

 

60K sounds a little early for rear brakes period....make dam sure that e-brake assembly is working correctly..

Replaced my rear brakes after 64000 miles and 10 years( 2002) only after I lost a right rear axle seal....E-brake was completely re-worked on 06/09 when it got re-framed ...only rear brake work up to that date...

The above tool list is "Right" on...the brake spring tool is your BEST bet instead of needle nose pliers....and using the "bolts" to remove the drum is your best bet...my son got impatient and co$t me a drum...ball pean hammers LOVE those outer edges ...We used the metric bolts on the other one...

Last bit of advice....only do one side at a time IF you do not have a manual in front of you....BEST "Teaching" tool is right there....Auto shop teacher "planted" that idea 34 years ago and at times my son actually listens to his Dad....

Good luck and dam proud of another TW'r doing their own maintainence....

 

Lots of folks are getting well over 100K on rear shoes. I was going to do the ones on my old '92 at about 130K miles, and when I got the drum off I saw it still had about as much lining on it as the replacement shoes.

You may have found some threads for adjusting the rear brakes. Some folks say they last so long because they are rarely adjusted and aren't really doing much.

Depending on how much hauling or towing you do, YMMV.

 

Thanks for the replies. Was certainly going to have a look since I'm going by what the stealership told me... Perhaps I'm fine since 60k seems a little early judging by the responses. I did the front pads a little while ago,and they were due.

thanks again.

 

60K does seem early for drums, but if its not a warranty issue, find a good local independent brake shop, look around for a good one, and that will save you some serious bucks.
drum brakes last so long, esp. on trucks, is that you have a 60/40 weight dist. and the front brakes do more work.

 

If you are going in there ...PLEASE get yourself ready to lube that E-brake system regardless if you need rear brakes .....PM on your end will save you big $$$$ in the future...
The more you do for that Tacoma on the PM side, the more it will bring you home safe every trip....

 

Its highly doubtful that you need rear brakes at 60k. Im almost positive youre being conned unless something eles is wrong.

 

DO NOT FOLLOW THESE STEPS....^^^^^

You need to release the tension on the pads before removal.
also insure you do NOT have the e-brake on for obvious reasons

there is a rubber plug in the back of the drum with a gear shaped adjuster

hold down the tab with a small screwdriver and loosen the gear until the pads no longer touch the drum. you can test it by rotating the drum. if you hear or feel contact keep loosening it

mine were absolutely toasted/imploded before 70k....

if you wait to long and abuse them be prepared for a spring to snap and cause additional issues



good side




and done



not a hard job for an afternoon with basic tools.

pop off the drums and take a look for yourself. I would purchase the spring kit and pads so if you do need them your ready to go. it's not like you will never use them if your not ready for them now.

 

I had mine off friday, 61k and they look great. The spring for the tab on the auto adjusting wheel had popped off though and fucked up my e-brake.

Tried to replace my axle but the new one was the wrong damn side.

I did it with pliers and a screw driver... though it was a bitch.

 

Thans again, even more info. Was supposed to be yesterdays project (oil change, front diff and t-case, +/- brakes) but I went fishing instead... Will look at it this weekend.