Camry Wagon L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1990)
Brake Shoe: Service and Repair
Notes, Warnings, and Hints
PRIOR TO REMOVING THE SHOES
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Clean the shoes, hardware, and backing-plate thoroughly for the following reasons.
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Initially the springs will appear black (from brake dust). The springs are actually color coded and it is very important to reinstall the springs in
the correct location.
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The shoes and hardware will need to be cleaned to determine if an overheating condition has occurred (discolored bluish-purple).
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Inhaling brake dust is VERY HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.
WARNING: Do not use compressed air to clean the brake assembly.
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Verify the new brake components exactly match the old ones.
DURING REMOVAL
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If there is any possibility that the shoes may reused, remove any drip pans that may be under the brake assembly and handle the shoes carefully
when removing.
NOTE: WORK ON ONE SIDE AT A TIME (unless you are very familiar with the system). The other side may then be used as a model for
reassembling.
INSTALLATION
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Clean and lubricate the backing-plate contact pads with a high temperature silicone lubricant.
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Any contamination should be removed from the new shoes immediately. If very light hand sanding will not remove the contamination the shoes
should be discared.
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When replacing shoes/linings or drums always replace both sides per axle. If only one side is replaced a steering pull may develop during braking.
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If brake hardware is being replaced, verify that both the color and shape of the new springs match the old springs.
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Prior to reinstalling the drum, the automatic adjuster will need to be backed off to accommodate for the increased thickness of the new
shoes/linings.