Squishy brake pedal. But no fluid change or drain

[DarkShadowFox]

yyou could upgrade to discs and save yourself the headache of drums/

[Runethecursed]

Originally Posted by DarkShadowFox

yyou could upgrade to discs and save yourself the headache of drums/

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[B.B._07]

Originally Posted by DarkShadowFox

yyou could upgrade to discs and save yourself the headache of drums/

A rear disc upgrade is a lot of work and a good chunk of change even with junkyard parts for very little (if any) reward in a small and light car like the Yaris. Not to mention the lower maintenance, parts costs and much longer lifespan of rear drums over discs.

Proper way to adjust the rear drums is to keep increasing tension untill the wheel begins to drag when you try to spin it with the drum on and the parking brake off.

[07liftback]

Originally Posted by B.B._07

A rear disc upgrade is a lot of work and a good chunk of change even with junkyard parts for very little (if any) reward in a small and light car like the Yaris. Not to mention the lower maintenance, parts costs and much longer lifespan of rear drums over discs.

Proper way to adjust the rear drums is to keep increasing tension untill the wheel begins to drag when you try to spin it with the drum on and the parking brake off.

I just adjusted my rear drum brakes using your method the other day and my rear drums squeal a bit as I brake. Anyone else have this issue? I'm thinking of readjusting it again by reversing it a few clicks. Similar to OP, my brakes were super soft and squishy where I can push it down to the floor after bleeding them. Tightening the rears fixed it but created a new issue with squealing rear brakes.

[tmontague]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

More like not at all.

3 clicks.



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That's about the amount that I have on my drums and it seems to work well

Originally Posted by B.B._07

A rear disc upgrade is a lot of work and a good chunk of change even with junkyard parts for very little (if any) reward in a small and light car like the Yaris. Not to mention the lower maintenance, parts costs and much longer lifespan of rear drums over discs.

Proper way to adjust the rear drums is to keep increasing tension untill the wheel begins to drag when you try to spin it with the drum on and the parking brake off.

Agreed. The self adjuster rarely works properly in most cars and especially not in the Yaris. Is recommend adjusting every 6 months depending on how often and how hard you use your Yaris

[Runethecursed]

Originally Posted by tmontague

That's about the amount that I have on my drums and it seems to work well



Agreed. The self adjuster rarely works properly in most cars and especially not in the Yaris. Is recommend adjusting every 6 months depending on how often and how hard you use your Yaris

That's exactly what my issue is. I think adjusting them now

Also I have the disc rear axle beam part number if anyone cares... I want disc rears just cause haha

[BennyLava]

A late update:

I adjusted the rear brakes manually, and it fixed the problem. They have returned to their previous feel. Also took the time to clear coat the shiny metal drums. Hopefully that clear will hold up over the long term against the rusty look.