1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner Rear Brake Drum Shoe Replacement

[@barbaradubeck6393]

This video covers the safety aspect as well as cleaning, BUT, people search out the SHOE-BRAKE replacement video in order to see the actual disassembly and reassembly process. As in: How the brake shoe adjuster is oriented and especially for the Emergency Brake Cable part. I was floored when you came back from break, only to find that you had disassembled and reassembled every part. Beggars can't be choosers, but this video reminded me of what happened to me in the back seat of my '71 Chevelle SS after my high school Senior Prom ( Circa 1976 ); The similarity is eerie, the Chevelle had rear drum brakes and Mary Jane Rotten-Crotch finished the job without me.

[@redonKiLaus]

Thank you for watching the video and for the fine complement. The few times I have taken vehicles into the dealers they always come back screwed up. Case in point: the Toyota dealer stripped out our transmission drain plug and pan when I had the fluid changed by them a few years ago. That was a long and painful repair.

[@financeranger]

Liked vid because he did the job instead of paying someone else, PLUS took the time to share what he learned, not everyone produces professional vids, keep at it Klaus!

[@redonKiLaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@financeranger]

@@redonKiLaus Anytime, it helped me understand the basics before we started hammering the drum off! I have done drum brakes before but was helping a friend from afar do their first drum brake job.

[@Arnezie]

You make a video 14:06 long about replacing brake shoes then you don't even show video of the removal or reinstall of the new brakes. Worthless

[@DaCoder]

He explained, sometimes when video taping things you miss crucial footage, if he was experienced (eg ericthecarguy) he would recreate the footage, but sometimes he might be doing this with a time constraint.

[@ledhole6778]

Is this a safety video? You didn't even show the replacement of the shoes! People who are watching need to actually see the work. Absolutely pitiful!

[@surfr8]

Worthless video!

[@cavmavsav]

skips the important work and just shows you how to spray dust and waste money on toyota parts

[@redonKiLaus]

I did do the job. For someone who is the least bit mechanically inclined, it is very easy. I am sorry you find it difficult. Thanks for watching.

[@ChuddleBuggy]

Hello redonKilLaus, they never do it nearly as careful as you do in the shops I go to but their repairs seem to work just fine. Regardless, this vieo just goes to show why doing it yourself is better, aside from saving the money.

[@redonKiLaus]

Really, the instruction that comes with the shoes is so unbelievably simple to follow that I couldn't see the point in stating the obvious.

[@redonKiLaus]

I work for a company that is so intense on safety that I sometimes forget and do it by nature. I hope I was not lecturing too much on safety in this video but safety is important. The actual job was so simple that a kid could do it.

[@MegaJacd]

Whats the point of making a video about replacing the brake shoes if you literally skip over the part about the brake shoes?

[@lurinolt]

I just was struggling trying to adjust it, I didn't know it was just a click, you helped me a lot. Thank you!

[@CaptainsAviation]

When you spend the time to do a video in order to help others, given that was the purpose of the video, you assume people have very little knowlege of the subject, am I correct? I mean otherwise, why would someone put an instructional video that shows how to take the drum off...I am willing to bet people can do that on their own....Taking the springs off, showing the 90 degree turn and the technic of putting the spring back, adjusting the brake is more involved than showing how to takeoff drum.

[@Sonyag1]

FYI...A small fan in your shop set to 'low' pointing out of the garage would do a good job of pushing the fumes/dust out of your work area. Good video. :)

[@redonKiLaus]

If you are referring to the jackstands, they are 3 ton Hein-Werner available on Amazon and proudly made in the USA. Thanks for watching!

[@shannanhostetler5349]

Thanks for putting it together off camera. I was watching to see how to get one of the springs in.

[@redonKiLaus]

No problem, thanks for watching. There is an instruction sheet that comes with the Toyota shoe kit, so that should help as well.

[@duane1234561]

Great video!, if the only thing i paid attention to was how clean and efficiently you worked it would still be an outstanding video

[@redonKiLaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@kaylyndelislenovotny6189]

Very informative ...thanks. I don't care what others say, you can never be too safe when doing a project like that

[@redonKiLaus]

Like I have said previously, next time I will explain in more detail for those who cannot comprehend the written instructions from Toyota. I actually had my 12 year old daughter do much of the work inside the drum because she has smaller hands and could manipulate the parts easily, although I did remove the springs.

[@dmarsella]

redonKiLaus, thank you for taking the time to make the video...very helpful. Dont worry about the negative feedback. Good job.

[@n9878f]

What size is the drum removal screw? Does anyone know?

[@hunterjohnson4954]

I just can’t help but notice how clean that 3rd gen is

[@redonKiLaus]

Thanks, and thanks for watching!

[@edwardmonsariste4050]

This video does not show you how to change rear drum brakes on a Toyota 4Runner. It just shows you how to spray brake cleaner.

[@pdx650]

I am wondering, when adjusting the star spindle through the port on the inboard side of the wheel, which direction did you have to spin the star spindle with the screwdriver to tighten it just as it the shoes touch the drum. Upward or downward?

[@redonKiLaus]

I honestly have forgotten, but the instructions that come with the OEM Toyota shoes tells you exactly which direction. I think it was up, but I am not sure.

[@adolforichardson]

redonKiLaus is in the up direction!!!

[@canoeshoe]

Is your jack suppose to angle like that? I'm looking for a jack like that.

[@jkosnar]

yr special toyota brake drum removal screws part num xyz .. are just standard M8 thread bolts .. how much were they?

[@publicEnima]

What size bolt did you use to get the drum off? Think mine has a grove in the drum from the shoe wearing on it. Having a hard time pulling the drum off.

[@troyadams831]

What size are the bolts that you used to take off the drum?

[@redonKiLaus]

I believe they were in the M6 to M10 range, though I can't recall and don't have them handy to check. Thanks for watching!

[@redonKiLaus]

Comment well taken. Thanks for watching.

[@redonKiLaus]

When I was a professional mechanic I averaged 12 repairs a day at about $230 per repair.

[@bar20bbq70]

hahahahahahaha fool.

[@Mikey83943]

You almost lost me when you introduced all your clean tools and over-emphasized all the safety gear before you even started. Good video.

[@itsFRAAAAAAAAANK]

I'm sure your truck wouldn't need it considering your Yota is basically the holy grail of 4runners but would you ever run any kind of Seafoam or any other fuel/oil treatment especially the kind where you administer into the brake booster line? It would be great to hear what your opinion would be when trying to bring other 2.7 3RZ's back to life.

[@redonKiLaus]

I actually ran Seafoam through the booster line as well as the PCV line (in order to ensure even distribution to all cylinders) not too long ago...it definitely improved the idle on my truck, and alerted me to the presence of an exhaust leak just after my turbocharger. I also run Chevron Techron (the bottle) through my fuel system once or twice a year, which helps to keep the injectors cleaned out and working properly. As far as bringing the 3RZ back to life, you definitely want to keep up with air and fuel filters, as well as checking/replacing the factory exhaust manifold since it often cracks if it's the cast iron version. You also want to make sure to check your valves if you have over 100k miles...the valves are known for getting too tight, especially on the exhaust side, eventually leading to burnt valves. Other than that, regular maintenance should keep you going for a very long time. Hopefully that helps, and thanks for watching!

[@itsFRAAAAAAAAANK]

+redonKiLaus thanks so much!

[@ExtremeRecluse]

Special bolts use to remove stuck drums. What size? The dealership was $20. I will get them from HD if I know the size

[@prerunning6086]

Pro tip. Go pull a couple bolts out of the engine bay. Obviously nothing holding a seal but its always worked for me.

[@redman5215]

what size and specs for the bolts used remove rear drums

[@tomikeboyer]

Well, I liked it. Only video I watched to do my Tacoma rear brakes. Had useful tips.

[@redonKiLaus]

Glad the video helped; thanks for watching!

[@redonKiLaus]

Thanks for your comment, I will work harder to make better videos. The instructions that came with the brake shoes from Toyota were very clear, and I did not feel that further explanation was needed.

[@ExtremeRecluse]

This vehicle was built in Japan. Well engineered vehicle although I desire 4 wheel disc brakes

[@prerunning6086]

other than maintenance being more of a hassle theres no benefit to disc on the back of a 190hp 4runner. They still put drum brakes on semis because they stop great and have more surface area to wear down between changes.

[@scottharrod2406]

Hey there, thanks for sharing the video. I'm currently working on my '04 Tacoma which is fairly similar. Can you explain how you got that main return spring back on? The one that you used channel locks to get off. I've got everything else back together but can't seem to get that main spring back on. Thanks.

[@redonKiLaus]

I hooked in one side of the spring, grabbed the other side with my Channel Locks, and used the hub as a lever to get the spring in. It was very difficult, and please wear safety glasses when you do this because I don't want you to lose an eye. After that, I went ahead and ordered a return spring tool from Amazon. Good luck, and thanks for watching!

[@BoogWar01]

If you have a long screwdriver, hook the spring on its shank and put the tip of the screwdriver into the hole u want the spring to hook into. Now lever the spring so that the shank of the screwdriver is perpendicular to the hole, and push the spring down the shank until it hooks. You might not get it the first try but you will. If that fails, then break down and get a pair of vise grips. They work great too.

[@redonKiLaus]

That's clever, you 'oughta see me in the surgical theater asking for widgets and sprockets during brain surgery. Some people think it's funny, I'm not sure if the patients do or not. If they laugh their bill is cheaper.

[@happysingle9226]

wow I like how you showed how to replace the brakes...........

[@anthonyperez1889]

Does this cause a loud noise like a rifle going off when I brake hard. I keep thinking is the transmission or something.

[@redonKiLaus]

The shoes haven't in my experience, but it's entirely possible - I've seen weirder things happen. Thanks for watching!

[@yooperpower]

Also probably better to get a spring set when doing this as I have seen them break when removing them, also they lose tension when they get old.

[@Sumd3vil]

Once I saw the scrubs and mask I got a little confused. I felt like I was watching my dentist or physician do mechanic work. I don't think I"ve EVER seen a man in scrubs working on a car. Very weird seeing it for some reason. Nice video though.

[@redonKiLaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@bjacksonokc]

Thank you for making this - great video! Jealous of the mud flaps. Were you lucky to find OEM flaps or are those aftermarket?

[@redonKiLaus]

These are OEM flaps; I bought the truck new in 97 and they were on there from the factory. Glad the video could help, and thanks for watching!

[@jmiller561950]

Instead of spraying with cleaner, Use soap and water and wash then rinse and let dry. that is the way we were shown in Trade school. No Oil or real mess

[@zacmartin89]

is this the same for a 2nd gen?

[@redonKiLaus]

It's a very similar process. Thanks for watching!

[@pocollito1]

My Tacoma used to leak oil to the brakes I thought it was the seal I changed it and still doing the same thing than I decided to ask mi neighbor he is a mechanic I told that I changed the seal he told me if the seal is ok it has to be the axle I changed it now my truck is fine i paid &250.

[@1957wade]

go to your local hardware store and buy a couple M8 x 1.25 bolts get class 10 for metric they are harder

[@bowtierides]

Skip the main part of removal of shoes ?

[@ianp8764]

I'm sorry but that video is a safety video not a rear brake drum repair. its a very difficult job. you didn't replace those drums yourself...you miss the whole point of the video.you didn't even talk about how you remove and replace the small spring on the adjusting lever spring. if you are not experience mechanic please don't mess with your rear drum you will have to tow your vehicle to your local mechanic to get it fix....

[@rigobertogonzalez1000]

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[@diegoanez1395]

KZbinrs I need some help. I have a 2008 4runner, the issue is that my ABS, TRAC and BRAKE lights went on all of sudden, my truck still drives and brakes fine but I need to fix those lights. About a month ago, not sure, the two front break pads and disk were replaced, and the left rear bearing was replaced as well. Don't know what might be the problem. Please help.

[@redonKiLaus]

My 4Runner does not have ABS, and I don't have a whole lot of personal experience with the Toyota truck ABS systems. From what I understand, when doing wheel bearings or other hub work, it's fairly easy to damage the O-ring sealing the ABS tone ring, so that may be your issue. I suggest consulting the 4th gen section of T4R.org to see what others have done to solve the issue, as it seems to be relatively common. Hope that helps, and thanks for watching!

[@erickstone5247]

I have a 2001 Limited Toyota 4 Runner and I had the exact same thing happen when I was replacing the FRONT brakes and the tie rods. I was attempting to remove the front right tie rod when I accidentally broke the ABS sensor. The ABS sensor connection point is located very close to the brakes and ties rods so this does happen from time to time when replacing your brakes, or thats what I was told. If you have a code scanner, then you can find out which one it may be. If not, you can take it to a auto body shop and have then use their scanners to tell you which one it is. When I broke my ABS sensor, I had the ABS, TRAC, and one other light come up. I would start there first.

[@danielvan7424]

Is this the same as t100 (4x4)

[@redonKiLaus]

+Daniel Van It don't think its identical, but all Toyota truck drum brakes are very similar, so this can be used as a general guide for your T-100. I sold my old T-100 before I needed to do the brakes on it so unfortunately I can't help any more than that. Thanks for watching!

[@vanyen666]

I hate drum brakes, easy to take apart but that dang spring is a pain in the butt....lol I always used a rubber mallet to pop the drum off. Hit it on all 4 sides and it's off.

[@hurielgarcia1]

What is the OEM part number

[@transformer889]

Over 14 min of spraying cleaner then bang it is finished then he tell you how he did it . Do not use brake cleaner in close space.

[@XvarvaraX]

Well that seems easy enough I think I'll give it a try. Thanks much :)

[@blackericdenice]

This guy sound like a tv show.

[@cb550rider]

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[@blackericdenice]

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[@melanymarroquin3144]

very nice video help my dad said awsome thank you for you help

[@wangofree]

Yes, video is tedious in the beginning on cleaning everything. It would have been nice to see some close up camera work. Time is wasted talking about "the other side". I would just focus on 1 side, and we get the point for the other side. Thanks for posting anyway.

[@redonKiLaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@timswift20001]

when i first bought my 01 4runner i had it inspected and the tech used a rubber mallet hammer to strike the drums towards getting the drums off. now my car drives like shit like there is some friction or something. and the rear axle seals on both sides keep leaking or breaking. on this video the guy uses two screw to seperate teh drums. idon't know why my tech used a hammer to bang on the drums of my car. i hated the mere though of a hammer striking my car. does anyone think that the tech might have screwed up my car and made the seals keep breaking? toyota wants 900 dollars to put new seals on the rear axle!

[@redonKiLaus]

It's possible that the tech may have damaged your truck when he looked at your rear brakes. You are definitely not supposed to use a mallet or hammer to take off the drums; the only proper way, and the way outlined in the Toyota service manual, is by using the bolts specified by Toyota. If he caused damage, that could definitely be the cause of your leaking axle seals. The friction you are feeling when driving could also be due to the tech improperly adjusting the rear brake shoes after he put the drum back on; you only adjust them to a certain point, and then they self-adjust when you use the e-brake. Your rear axle breather may also be clogged, which can cause the the axle seals to blow out. If you want more advice, make an account on t4r.org and post your problem in the 3rd Generation section - I guarantee you will get loads of help over there.

[@timswift20001]

redonKiLaus thanks alot! that is great info. cause when i first test drove the car it was like driving a sports car-exhilirating and pure smooth great exceleration and no drag or friction. this is teh second time in one year that the axle seals have broke. you seem to know alot, are you a mechanic or just a car guy?

[@timswift20001]

redonKiLaus on tr4 shoudl i just start a new thread or do something to find a thread already about the topic of axle seals breaking or something?thanks

[@redonKiLaus]

I'm just a car guy who knows a lot of things about a variety of different vehicles. If your axle seals have broken twice in one year, something is definitely very wrong. Make sure that once you figure out what the problem is, you replace the axle seals with OEM Toyota ones - they are known to hold much better than any aftermarket ones.

[@redonKiLaus]

As for the thread on T4R, the general rule of thumb there (and on most forums) is search first, and post if you cannot find a solution to your problem. The axle seals blowing are not unheard of, especially with guys who take their trucks offroad, so you can definitely find some information on them. With your particular combination of symptoms, though (friction/drivetrain drag, axle seals blowing, tech hammering on the drums), you might want to go ahead and post a thread first. Just make sure you list all of the symptoms/details about what led up to your issue.

[@alvinbalonglong206]

lucky I go to the comments. save my time. thanks to comment s.

[@BradOmedic]

10 minutes of spraying brake cleaner, not even a whole minute of diss-assembly....

[@ravenweber9420]

Show me. If I wanted an explanation I would read an article. Waste of time.

[@gabrielmillien7439]

Cool video

[@sinbadkazakian4022]

Plus the camera was on the wrong side. The other side is where more important peace’s are.

[@76aussieguy]

why spend so much time showing obvious stuff then completely cut out the stuff thats its meant to show?!? i know this guy is trying to help but the video needs to be renamed how to clean out rear brakes

[@ashlynn666]

I like the safety process, you are using, but working on my garage you will make lots of money, doing one car a day ,,,,,,,if you get to finished :(

[@ideled]

Can't wait use a micrometer on the next brake job.

[@montimitchellsr]

The whole reason to watch this was to see how it’s done

[@Beanholiostyle]

Great video up until the part where you skip over basically the whole process. You go from old shoes on to new ones on and kinda point and mumble after that. Great job on safety but the dis-assembly is key to putting the whole thing back together.

[@ArmandoHernandez-ox3wu]

Guy steps in to do all the real work then he comes 😂😂

[@franklessary1014]

My thoughts exactly!!!! a wasted 14 minutes of my life

[@MrKiet76]

He prolly just forgot to continue recording when he got done looking for those tools! But by the time he remembers it’s too late. And use the short video into good use!

[@paulhatcher447]

LOL, showed everything that we already knew

[@eduardoulloa3288]

Yo entender veri poquito english

[@vinceyreay]

Why did you skip the entire removal process?????

[@domtam6571]

I know this video is 10 years old but you provided the explanation but never film the actual replacement which defeats the point of posting it in the 1st place.

[@redonKiLaus]

04495-35230. Be sure to check that it is the right part number for your model.

[@stevepolychronopoulis]

I watched for over 12 minutes just to have him not at all show how the job was done, basically just show the parts you bought and say, "then you do the entire brake job" and show it done.

[@ashlynn666]

thats very good, but in this video look like the age is taken your toe, LOL

[@sickblutahoe]

Is this guy really wearing scrubs to change out some break shoes. Lol.

[@danryan3146]

I'm not going to watch this. Apparently, you don't show the removal or replacement of the shoes.

[@ExtremeRecluse]

The mask he is wearing does does not protect against asbestos. Those masks have external filters and cost around $50.

[@kipdeville9590]

6 minutes in before you did ANYTHING regarding brakes. I know some people think they have to cover every mundane part of a job but really, almost 50% of the video?

[@rhino67]

Soooo the part I need to see, the disassembly/reassembly on a "brake shoe replacement" video??? Okay... Ummm thanks

[@cadencemccumber352]

Hey dude I own a 2000 Toyota RAV4 4x4 and I didn’t need the damn screws wasted four flippin days for those things to not even need them all I had to do was remove the rubber access boot hold the gear lock on the break gears and adjust the break shoes till the wear completely in and tapped the drum off like a normal rear down. Please stop making shit harder then it fucking needs to be. Also need to add in how the hell you actually remove the shoes not skipping over it.

[@narethphann3067]

the reason skip the video he get his nieghbour help him out

[@redonKiLaus]

I wish, the extent of my neighbors' car knowledge ends at the MSRP and horsepower figures of the latest 911 or M car. Thanks for watching!

[@1mtk]

What are you a car doctor? :D

[@dudsons100]

Are you doing brakes or surgery Jess man get to the point

[@CaptainsAviation]

Great job u until you did the work and not show....If the instructions are so simple and I am sure they are then there's no point of this video....Taking the drum off is something everyone can do....

[@redonKiLaus]

Which toe, my left one or my right one? TROLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[@anythingoutdoor245]

I know an easier way. Simple! But all to my self

[@dsk1450]

Another viewer disappointed, The title is misleading, no brake shoe replacement shown here.

[@redonKiLaus]

No, I'm a brain surgeon by night. ;D

[@stevepolychronopoulis]

Here's a video showing all of the stuff he skipped. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGmVc3-fn7yohLM

[@TheVoidMMA]

You're poiting at a black hole wgat fuccing spring 😫

[@1mtk]

Scalpal...check...

[@romanmurdakhayev5779]

Smh skipped the most important part