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Replacing the Rear Brake Shoes on a Toyota 4Runner

Model: Toyota 4runner N180 - Years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Part: Brake pads

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Video tutorial

In this video tutorial, you will learn how to remove and replace the rear brake shoes on a Toyota 4Runner. First, lift the vehicle and remove the rear wheel; then, remove the drum by unscrewing the screws in the holes to extract it, as shown in the video.

Next, detach the brake shoe spring using pliers; now unscrew the nuts and detach the pin, removing the old brake shoes. Clean the brake assembly from dirt and install the new high-quality shoes, following the video tutorial to the end!


Updated on 11 June 2026 by ScegliAuto


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