|
05-18-2013, 10:57 PM | #55 |
Tw200--excellent!
Drives: 2010 yaris..absolutely red. Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 209
|
|
05-18-2013, 11:16 PM | #56 |
Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: LI, New Yawk
Posts: 2,063
|
I just did mine two weeks ago. Like 7-8 clicks per side. You'll notice the handbrake lever will go up less clicks after adjusting too. I always clean and blow out all the dust in there with my air compressor *outside* only.
__________________
Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee |
05-19-2013, 08:34 PM | #57 |
Tw200--excellent!
Drives: 2010 yaris..absolutely red. Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 209
|
Are you advising to make adjustments through the rubber plug on the inboard side of the drum ?.
|
05-19-2013, 09:23 PM | #58 |
Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: California - Bay Area
Posts: 2,773
|
You can do it that way but you have to be careful not to overadjust them removing the drum is the best way because you can clean out all the dust I adjust mine every six months and it ensures even brake wear my front brakes are at 80 percent life after close to 60k miles
__________________
|
05-30-2013, 10:35 PM | #59 |
Tw200--excellent!
Drives: 2010 yaris..absolutely red. Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 209
|
To clean out brake dust,do you spray the interior with brake cleaner?... (I know that cleaner is quite harsh,but....). TIA
|
05-30-2013, 10:45 PM | #60 |
Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: LI, New Yawk
Posts: 2,063
|
I use compressed air. Only do this outside, that dust is bad stuff.... That spray isn't heathy either and makes a drippy mess..
__________________
Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee |
06-05-2013, 04:03 AM | #61 |
Drives: 2006 Yaris HB 5DR Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Jubail, KSA
Posts: 105
|
Will it be equally bad to cleanout brake dust if one use vacuum cleaner instead of compressed air?
|
06-05-2013, 03:00 PM | #62 |
Drives: 2009 yaris 2 door Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: richmond TX.
Posts: 232
|
something new
Hey does this actually work? anybody tried it already? How fast do you go? how far? how hard do you apply the brakes?
|
07-09-2013, 07:03 PM | #63 | |
Tw200--excellent!
Drives: 2010 yaris..absolutely red. Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 209
|
Quote:
|
|
07-10-2013, 07:53 AM | #64 |
Drives: Yaris sedan Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Russia,Moscow
Posts: 246
|
To remove the brake drums fit the bolts on the hood mounting
__________________
I like very much travel |
07-16-2013, 06:09 PM | #65 |
Tw200--excellent!
Drives: 2010 yaris..absolutely red. Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 209
|
|
07-17-2013, 07:12 PM | #66 |
Tw200--excellent!
Drives: 2010 yaris..absolutely red. Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 209
|
|
02-12-2015, 09:09 AM | #67 |
Newcomer
Drives: Yaris 2007 HB Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Montréal, QC CANADA
Posts: 5
|
I can't see pictures of this nice DIY.
|
02-12-2015, 09:50 AM | #68 |
are u still 34/39?
Drives: flint mica yaris s sedan Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: bergen county, nj, us
Posts: 145
|
I think its because it super old. Happened to diy squeek fix for engine mount by engine bay also.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk |
02-12-2015, 02:42 PM | #69 |
Drives: 2007 4dr sedan Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Montreal
Posts: 100
|
|
03-07-2015, 07:05 PM | #70 |
Drives: Yaris sr Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Uk
Posts: 12
|
Pics not showing up? Any chance someone can reupload?
|
07-11-2016, 04:02 AM | #71 |
Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris sedan Join Date: May 2015
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Posts: 26
|
I wrote the updated instructions below based on YarisSedan's original instructions and feedback from the community.
Remove the tire If you're not sure how to do this, read How to change a tire first. If the tire is stuck to brake drum, hit the tire with a rubber mallet on alternating sides until it separates from the brake drum. Remove brake drum Make sure car is in Park (automatic) or in 1st gear (manual) and parking brake is released (down position). CAUTION! To avoid inhalation of brake dust which is hazardous to your health, it is recommended to put on a dust mask before removing the drum. Pull the brake drum outward towards you. WARNING! Don't take your screwdriver and insert it in between the drum and backing plate and twist. The backing plate bends easily and can rub against wheel. If the drum is stuck to backing plate, you can utilize the 2 screw holes and insert 2 bolts and ratchet them in till the drum pops off. (You can use bolts from the hinge of the engine hood.) A rubber mallet also works well to loosen the drum without any damage to the drum or backing plate. Wipe off brake dust Once the drum is removed, gently wipe the dust off the brake parts with plain water. Chemical cleaners aren't recommended as it will remove the lubrication grease that's needed. Check the wheel cylinder for hydraulic leaks. If you notice fluid inside the drum or on the brake shoes, get your car inspected by a mechanic. A leak in the hydraulic system, may result in decreased brake performance. Adjust star wheel Now locate the adjuster star wheel. It is at the upper portion right below the wheel cylinder. Take your screwdriver again and push it forward toward the backing plate 2 clicks. The star wheel ratchets and turns only in one direction unless the metal tab is pushed in. Test your parking brake. It should feel firm and go up about 3 or 4 clicks. If it goes up more, put the drum back on and try to spin it. It it spins freely, take the drum off and adjust the star wheel 2 more clicks. Keep doing this till you get satisfactory results. Perfect adjustment you should hear the brake shoe ever so slightly rubbing against the inside of the drum as you spin it and it should fall short of a full spin. Put tire back on the car If you're not sure how to do this, read How to change a tire first. Use a torque wrench and torque all 4 lug nuts to 80 ft-pounds. Testing parking brake Your parking brake should feel firm and go up about 3 clicks. Now go out and enjoy your better feeling brake pedal, decreased stopping distance and properly operating parking brake. Video I found this YouTube video helpful: Adjusting the star wheel - Adjust in opposite direction from the video to tighten Diagram |
08-03-2016, 04:39 PM | #72 |
Drives: Yaris Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Montreal,Qc,Canada
Posts: 2
|
Excellent! this is exactly how we do it at our Toyota dealership. The instructions applies to all model toyotas with drum brakes. We use a soapy water mixture to clean the dust off the brake components.No brake cleaner because it disolve the grease on the backing plate like the original poster mentioned.
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
When will the Yaris hit the showrooms at dealers? | Petrolhead | New YARIS Purchase Forum | 181 | 11-28-2011 07:03 AM |
Rotated tires and adjusted rear brakes today PICS | auxmike | DIY / Maintenance / Service | 11 | 11-14-2008 08:24 AM |
Yaris/Echo Rear Brake Question | pdarnell | DIY / Maintenance / Service | 2 | 08-21-2007 01:15 PM |
DIY: Painting Factory Brake Calipers | redyaris | DIY / Maintenance / Service | 38 | 05-26-2007 08:47 AM |
Rear brake proportioning valve??? | PetersRedYaris | DIY / Maintenance / Service | 16 | 03-25-2007 11:10 PM |