How to Adjust Parking Brake 06-11 Toyota Camry

Difficulty: Intermediate · About 45 min · Toyota Camry

Adjust the rear parking brake shoes on a 2006–2011 Toyota Camry through the rotor access opening, then confirm free rotation and holding force.

Steps

1. Raise and secure the vehicle

   On level ground, chock the front wheels and release the parking brake. Loosen the rear lug nuts slightly, raise the rear of the vehicle at approved lift points, support it on jack stands, and remove the wheel.

2. Set the shoe clearance

   Rotate the rotor until its access opening aligns with the star adjuster. Turn the adjuster a small amount at a time, then rotate the rotor by hand; aim for light, even shoe contact without binding and verify the parking brake holds when applied.

3. Reinstall the wheel and verify

   Refit the wheel and start the lug nuts by hand. Lower the vehicle, tighten the nuts in a crossing pattern to the vehicle specification, then pump the service brake pedal until firm and check parking brake travel and holding on a safe, level surface.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.