03 4runner brake replacement

[Jumper]

I replaced the rear brakes (pads and rotors) on my 03 V6 LTD runner and now I am getting a rubbing noise from the back wheels. I was wondering if the E brake needs to be adjusted after this to accommodate the new rotors???
Any ideas would be great.

thanks

 

[techno]

Maybe, but could be a few other things too. Is the sound coming from both sides?

Also, try posting this question in the 4th Gen section, since you vehicle is not a 3rd gen and us 3rd gen guys are pretty slow sometimes...

 

[jharris2]

Moved thread to 4th gen section.

 

[TechWrench]

I replaced the rear brakes (pads and rotors) on my 03 V6 LTD runner and now I am getting a rubbing noise from the back wheels. I was wondering if the E brake needs to be adjusted after this to accommodate the new rotors???
Any ideas would be great.

thanks

The parking brake system on the 4th gen is not a self adjusting system. It needs to be manually adjusted to work properly or account for shoe wear. If you were able to remove the old rotors without any problems, and install the new rotors easily, then the parking brake is probably not your problem. You may have a frozen caliper, or one of the brake pads isn't seated properly. I would re-check the install again.

 

[woodyc]

The parking brake system on the 4th gen is not a self adjusting system. It needs to be manually adjusted to work properly or account for shoe wear. If you were able to remove the old rotors without any problems, and install the new rotors easily, then the parking brake is probably not your problem. You may have a frozen caliper, or one of the brake pads isn't seated properly. I would re-check the install again.

Not to stray too far off topic, but How do you adjust your emergency brake? Mine goes almost all the way to the floor just to hold the truck on my slightly sloped driveway.

 

[TechWrench]

Not to stray too far off topic, but How do you adjust your emergency brake? Mine goes almost all the way to the floor just to hold the truck on my slightly sloped driveway.

If you have a 4th gen, with 4 wheel disc brakes, you have to remove the rear wheels, and you will find two 1/2 - 3/4" holes in the face of the rotor. You have to rotate the rotor so one if them is in about the 6 o'clock position. If you look through that hole, it should line up with an internal hole in the backing plate. You need to insert a flat blade screwdriver in to the aligned holes, and there is a 'star' type wheel that you rotate to make the adjustment. I put two large nuts over two opposing lug studs, and then use two lug nuts to tighten and hold the rotor in place while turning it to check for the final adjustment. The shop manual has the complete process outlined. I usually tighten the adjustment until the rotor just doesn't turn, and then back off 5-6 clicks of the adjuster. The rotor should be able to turn without too much drag. I will then check the amount of pedal it takes to fully engage the parking brake, and fine tune it if necessary. Just remember, with this type of parking brake, don't expect it to lock solid and hold the vehicle under heavy load, or on a steep incline. It is NOT an emergency brake, line the one on rear drum systems. The diameter of the inner hub on the rotor based system is much smaller than that of a drum system, and the shoes are much smaller, therefore it is not as capable of holding or stopping the vehicle. Just remember, if you try to make the adjustment too tight, it will just wear the shoes prematurely.

 

[woodyc]

Thanks TechWrench!!