Canada - Brakes - Uneven Rear Brake Pad Wear

Bulletin
TSB3561

Issue Date
April 16, 2011

Market
Canada

Title
UNEVEN REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR

Component
BRAKES

Models
'07-'11 Camry

INTRODUCTION:







Some 2007 - 2011 Camry vehicles may exhibit uneven rear brake pad wear due to corrosion between the pad backing plate and mounting bracket. The outer pad may wear more at the top of the pad versus the bottom. The vehicle may also exhibit a grinding noise during braking due to metal-to-metal contact between the rotor and the pad backing plate. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this condition.






APPLICABILITY:

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown.











WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Confirm the complaint condition (grinding noise from the rear brakes and uneven rear pad wear due to corrosion between the pad backing plate and mounting bracket).
2. Replace the Rear Brake Pads and Caliper/Pad Mounting Brackets (both sides).
3. Machine or replace rear rotors as needed.

Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:

Removal:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Camry
- Year: 2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011
- Service Category: Brake
- Section: Brake (rear)
- Keyword: Rear brake - Disassembly

Installation:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Camry
- Year: 2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011
- Service Category: Brake
- Section: Brake (rear)
- Keyword: Rear brake - Installation

4. Confirm that the grinding noise is gone and that the rear brakes are operating properly.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.