Log in or Sign up. Toyota 4Runner Forum [4Runners. Welcome to 4Runners. You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. Quick Links: Mid brake job - Front pad spring clips? Post Reply. So I completed my rear brake job this weekend and as I was about to pat myself on the back I snapped the last stud on the driver side rear wheel by over tightening.
Dumb I know but not major I thought. Plenty of videos of wheel stud installs on YouTube. The Emergency Brake assembly on that side increases the complexity of this dramatically. As I was rotating the hub to see if I there was any way to possibly put the new stud in without disassembling the e-brake, a spring and clip both fell out of the bottom. Anyone know how the missing spring and clip would cause this sound to occur?
JustLearning , Feb 3, at PM. Uhhh, you're missing parts in that brake assembly, and you're surprised it's making odd noises? That spring is most likely the tensioner for the shoes on the inside of the drum for the parking brake. I wouldn't drive with that shit missing. You're asking for trouble, IMO. This isn't exactly what's going on, but I think you get the picture.
If loose parts jam in there, you risk damage to the wheel hub, bearings, and brake drum. Not to mention the hazard you just created by driving down the road with others. Glad I don't live near you. For God's sake, have it towed to the shop. For the wheel stud install grind down one side of the seat. You should be able to sneak it behind the end of the axle that way. I've been doing it this way for years and years. JustLearning , Feb 4, at AM.
Here's an exploded view of what you're dealing with. It may not be exactly what's on your 4R, but it's close. ChessGuy likes this. I think one of you guys should make a youtube video on it?
