How to change rear brake shoes on TOYOTA AYGO (PAB4_, KGB4_) – replacement guide
TOYOTA AYGO (PAB4_, KGB4_) 1.0 VVTi (KGB40), TOYOTA AYGO (PAB4_, KGB4_) 1.2 (PAB40), TOYOTA AYGO (PAB4_, KGB4_) 1.0 (KGB40) … View more
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Brake Shoe Set
- Replace brake shoes as a set on an axle. This will ensure efficient braking.
- The replacement procedure is identical for brake shoes on the same axle.
- Please note: all work on the car – TOYOTA AYGO (PAB4_, KGB4_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
- Step 1
Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
- Step 4
Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. TOYOTA AYGO (PAB4_, KGB4_)
- Step 6
Remove the wheel.
- Step 7
Clean the brake drum fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 8
Remove the cap of the parking brake cable fastener.
- Step 9
Loosen the parking brake cable. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 10
Remove the brake drum.
- Step 11
Remove the lower return spring of brake shoes. Use a crowbar. Use round-nose pliers.
- Step 12
Remove the hold-down spring. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 13
Move the parking brake shoes against the drum. Use a crowbar. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 14
Remove the hold-down pins of the brake shoes. Use a brake shoe retaining spring compressor.
- Step 15
Remove the upper return spring of the brake shoes. Use round-nose pliers.
- Step 16
Pull both brake shoes with the adjuster from the working brake cylinder, avoiding damage to the boots.
Replacement: brake shoes – TOYOTA AYGO (PAB4_, KGB4_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:Don't press the brake pedal after removing the rear brake drum shoes. This will cause the piston to fall out of the brake cylinder, leakage of brake fluid and depressurization of the system.
- Step 17
Disconnect the parking brake cable.
- Step 18
Perform further demounting of the upper retaining spring and the adjuster mechanism.
- Step 19
Place the brake shoes into the vice.
- Step 20
Remove the brake shoe hold-down cup.
- Step 21
Remove the brake shoe adjuster lever. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 22
Loosen the vice and remove the brake shoes.
Step 23
Place the new brake shoes into the vice.
- Step 24
Install the brake shoe adjuster lever.
- Step 25
Reinstall the brake shoe hold-down cup. Use water pump pliers.
- Step 26
Clean the mounting seats of the brake shoes. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 27
Loosen the vice and remove the brake shoes.
Step 28
Install the brake shoe together with the upper return spring.
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