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Apr 16, 2025 - 08:21 AM
The rear brakes on the 2006 HiAce are good old-school drum brakes, so it’s mostly about getting the hardware back in the right place. The manual gives you a full breakdown — diagrams, spring locations, shoe orientation, and even specs for drum diameter and adjustment.
Once you’ve got the drum off, clean everything up with brake cleaner, then start by installing the new shoes, anchor them with the hold-down springs, and work your way out with the return springs and adjuster. It helps a lot to snap a few photos before you tear it all apart, just to use as a reference.
The star wheel adjuster should be clean and lightly greased (not overdone), and make sure the self-adjuster arm is seated properly or it won’t keep tension. Once it’s all back together, adjust the shoes out just enough so the drum slides on snug but still spins. Pump the brake pedal a few times before you drive — it helps seat everything.
After that you should be good to go 👍🏻. if you need any more details on this procedure, the manual software should show you the proper step-by-step, complete with clear images and exploded-view illustrations.
