| : 1981 Toyota 4x4 rear brake shoes MX_625 03-19-2011, 09:29 PM Im trying to change the rear brake shoes on an 81 Toyota 4x4 and I can't seem to get the rear drums open. I've released the tension and the drum wont come off, there doesn't appear to be any bolts or anything. I've hit it with a hammer to try and loosen it but nothing works. Any help appreciated. SC T100 03-21-2011, 05:40 AM No experience with an 81, but I believe a lot of Toyotas have two bolt holes on the drum. The idea being to thread two appropriate bolts into the drum from the outside. Once they contact the hub, the force should push the drum off as you tighten the bolts. A Haynes/Chilton manual should show this as well. And use a good penetrating oil. If you dont have the holes or I misunderstood the question then please disregard. :D MX_625 03-21-2011, 04:28 PM No experience with an 81, but I believe a lot of Toyotas have two bolt holes on the drum. The idea being to thread two appropriate bolts into the drum from the outside. Once they contact the hub, the force should push the drum off as you tighten the bolts. A Haynes/Chilton manual should show this as well. And use a good penetrating oil. If you dont have the holes or I misunderstood the question then please disregard. :D That's what I figured. There are six small holes on the face and I already took brake cleaner and an air compressor to blow them out and none of them are threaded. Thanks for the help though! nspctr1 10-09-2011, 10:41 AM Sry no answer for ya but try posting on Your Online Offroad 4×4 Tech Resource – IH8MUD.com (http://www.ih8mud.com) its a great forum for trucks and landcruisers... GL annesmith12329 02-20-2012, 10:42 PM The Toyota Celica, a sports coupe that Japanese automaker Toyota produced from 1970 to 2005, has not exhibited any major or unique problems related to its brake. There has been a recall, though, related to this particular component.On November 2004, the 2000 Celica became one of the models among the 109,000 vehicles that Toyota recalled because a rubber seal ring in the brake's master cylinder corroded easily.Authorized dealers will inspect the master cylinder and replace it and the booster, if necessary. Since Toyota accepts sole responsibility for this defect, the service is performed free of charge. | |