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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2011FJ CRUISER 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLPARKING BRAKE SYSTEMSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)
Installation
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE)SECTION Installation
PARKING BRAKE: PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR DISC
(a) Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub and install the disc.
2. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE
(a) Provisionally install the 2 hub nuts.
(b) Remove the hole plug, and turn the adjuster to expand the shoe until the disc locks.
(c) Contract the shoe adjuster until the disc rotates smoothly.
Standard:
Return 8 notches
(d) Install the hole plug.
3. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the disc brake caliper with the 2 bolts and 2 washers.
Torque : 105 Nm (1,071 kgf-cm, 78 ft-lbf)
4. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque : 112 Nm (1,137 kgf-cm, 82 ft-lbf)
5. BED IN PARKING BRAKE SHOES TO DISCS
(a) Drive the vehicle at about 50 km/h (31 mph) on a safe, level and dry road.
(b) Depress the parking brake pedal with 150 N (15 kgf, 33.7 lbf) of force.
(c) Drive the vehicle for about 400 m (0.25 mile) in this condition.
(d) Repeat this procedure 3 times.
NOTICE:
Set a 5-minute interval between each procedure to prevent the brake assembly from overheating.
6. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL Testing and Inspection
7. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL Testing and Inspection
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.