Toyota Camry Manual page 723

BRAKE SYSTEM – REAR BRAKE(Drum Brake)
REAR BRAKE
(Drum Brake)
COMPONENTS
REAR DRUM BRAKE REMOVAL
1. INSPECT SHOE LINING THICKNESS
Remove the inspection hole plug, and check the shoe
lining thickness through the hole.
If less than minimum, replace the shoes.
Minimum thickness:
1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
3. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM
HINT: If the brake drum cannot be removed easily,
perform the following steps.
(a) Insert a bent wire or an equivalent through the hole in
the brake drum, and hold the automatic adjusting
lever away from the adjuster.
(b) Using a screwdriver, reduce the brake shoe adjust–
ment by turning the adjuster.
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