How to Adjust Toyota Tacoma Drum Brakes
How to Adjust Toyota Tacoma Drum Brakes You can adjust the drum brakes on your Toyota Tacoma right from your home garage, saving yourself time and money. There are adjusters on the rear brakes that keep the shoes in the proper place as the shoes wear down. But if you replace the shoes or drive off-road, the adjusters may need to be manually adjusted to ensure that the shoes stay in the correct position, allowing the brakes to function properly. Things You'll Need 4 wheel chocks Lug wrench Jack 2 jack stands Flat-head screwdriver Ignition key Instructions Position wheel chocks behind and in front of each of the front wheels. Loosen the lug nuts on the rear wheels using the lug wrench, but don't remove yet. Raise up the rear of the vehicle using a jack and slip jack stands under the vehicle next to each of the rear wheels for support. Lower the Tacoma onto the jack stands. Remove the rear lug nuts and wheels and set aside. Find the brake adjuster, which is