When to replace the Brake Shoes on your TOYOTA ECHO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake Shoe Set : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA Echo Saloon (_P1_) 1.5 (NCP12_), TOYOTA Echo Saloon (_P1_) 1.5 (NCP12_) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Shoes for Echo Saloon (_P1_) and other TOYOTA models
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Brake Shoe Set for Echo Saloon (_P1_) Petrol (106 hp)
Simple DIY car repair steps – Replacing Brake Shoe Set on Echo Saloon (_P1_)
Brake Shoe Set for Echo Saloon (_P1_) Petrol (110 hp)
Tools
Replacement: brake shoes – TOYOTA Echo Limousine (_P1_). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 10
Wheel impact socket #21
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Round-nose pliers
Water pump pliers
Brake shoe retaining spring compressor
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake shoes – TOYOTA Echo Limousine (_P1_). AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 Echo Limousine (_P1_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  2. Step 4
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. TOYOTA Echo Limousine (_P1_)
  3. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 7
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    Clean the brake drum fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 8
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    Remove the cap of the parking brake cable fastener.
  6. Step 9
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    Loosen the parking brake cable. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 10
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    Remove the brake drum.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the lower return spring of brake shoes. Use a crowbar. Use round-nose pliers.
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the hold-down spring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  10. Step 13
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    Move the parking brake shoes against the drum. Use a crowbar. Use a flat screwdriver.
  11. Step 14
    Replacing Brake Shoes on TOYOTA Echo Limousine (_P1_) 2001 1.5 (NCP12_) by yourself
    Remove the hold-down pins of the brake shoes. Use a brake shoe retaining spring compressor.
  12. Step 15
    Echo Saloon (_P1_) 1.5 (NCP12_) 2002 Brake Shoes DIY replacement workshop manual
    Remove the upper return spring of the brake shoes. Use round-nose pliers.
  13. Step 16
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    Pull both brake shoes with the adjuster from the working brake cylinder, avoiding damage to the boots.
    Replacement: brake shoes – TOYOTA Echo Limousine (_P1_). 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.
  14. Step 17
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    Disconnect the parking brake cable.
  15. Step 18
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    Perform further demounting of the upper retaining spring and the adjuster mechanism.
  16. Step 19
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    Place the brake shoes into the vice.
  17. Step 20
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    Remove the brake shoe hold-down cup.
  18. Step 21
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    Remove the brake shoe adjuster lever. Use a flat screwdriver.
  19. Step 22
    Loosen the vice and remove the brake shoes.
    Step 23
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    Place the new brake shoes into the vice.
  20. Step 24
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    Install the brake shoe adjuster lever.
  21. Step 25
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    Reinstall the brake shoe hold-down cup. Use water pump pliers.
  22. Step 26
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    Clean the mounting seats of the brake shoes. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  23. Step 27
    Loosen the vice and remove the brake shoes.
    Step 28
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    Install the brake shoe together with the upper return spring.
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