Tacoma 2WD L4-2.4L (2RZ-FE) (1996)
Brake Drum: Service and Repair
Type 4
Removal
1. Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
2. Remove brake drum. If brake drum cannot be removed easily, insert a suitable screwdriver through hole in backing plate, then push adjuster lever
away from adjuster and back of adjustment tension.
3. Remove tension spring, using a suitable tool, then remove rear shoe hold-down spring and pin. Remove rear brake shoe and anchor spring, Fig. 7.
Fig. 7 Exploded View Of Type 4 Drum Brake Assembly.
3. On models except 2WD T100, remove front brake with strut, then disconnect parking brake cable from front shoe. Remove parking brake cable
No. 2.
4. Remove adjusting lever spring, then the adjuster from front shoe.
Inspection
1. Measure brake drum inside diameter. Inside diameter should be 11.61 inches, Fig. 2.
Fig. 3 Measuring Brake Drum Inside Diameter