This DIY is for a 2005 Toyota Corolla Altis made for the USA - NOT JAPAN
Make sure you check your vin if it starts with a J then it is a Japan Model If it starts with a T then it was made in Canada or US so brake shoes are different sizes in the rear .
Always good to do one side at a time just in case you forget how to put it back or take pictures as I did . But if you first remove the brake adjusting spring .
Then you can remove the lower spring and the side springs holding the shoes up .
Then you have the inner top spring to remove then the emergency brake cable clip
With your new brake shoes make sure you size them up and know which is the inside slot and the outside slots .
Using Anti Seize you will apply a little on the brake plate where the shoes will be rubbing - DO NOT USE GREASE - Of course check for leaks around the brake wheel cylinders and clean dust with brake cleaner wear a mask .
Put clip back on new brake shoe for the emergency brake cable then apply anti seize on brake adjuster to keep from freezing especially cars up north .
Make sure you notice the slots on the brake adjuster
Once you have your new shoes on then you can adjust the brakes
Either from the rear or keep pulling the drum off till you feel a slight drag . If you do it from the rear make sure you put the rubber plug back .
If you wish to bleed the brake system then you can if not then carry on
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Toyota Corolla Altis is a kind of strong and mighty car.
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