DIY Hub Spacer Install and Rear Drum Brake Adjustment

[Kaotic]

*Disclaimer: I am not liable for any damage or injury that may occur due to following this guide. Do so at your own risk.*

Here's a snappy DIY guide for these two. I ran out of day light, and flash was making the pics unusable. I'll redo this DIY some time in the future. Also note, that the rear brake adjustment is for those with rear drums, not rear discs (you guys don't have to worry about adjusting the brakes). This also for the Vios WITHOUT ABS. If you have ABS, you will have to disconnect the sensor. Please refer to http://etimago.com/yaris/repairmanual/Brake.pdf to see how that is done.

Tools needed:
-jack and stands
-14mm socket, ratchet wrench, and extension
-torque wrench
-flat head screw driver
-compressed air
-mask and eye-shield
-wrench needed to install your new hub bolts

New bolts, hub spacers, and shims (extra two bolts on the side are for getting the drum cover off if you can't get it off by using a flat head screw driver, and that's the tool used to screw in the new bolts.


Camber shims (these add an extra -1 degree of camber)


Before pics:




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Step 7
Tighten the new bolts TIGHT!

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Step 11
Put wheel back on and lower car. Admire the more flushness that you now have

After pics

[jpadua]

wow I love the -1 degree camber! looks like the spacer really did a good job.  The spacers are 10mm right? awesome DIY as usual!

[jpadua]

bro, -1 degree camber wont really affect tire wear as much right?  Been thinking of putting the camber shims for some time now to fix my rear wheel rubbing problem

[Kaotic]

bro, -1 degree camber wont really affect tire wear as much right?  Been thinking of putting the camber shims for some time now to fix my rear wheel rubbing problem

Yup, these are 10mm hub spacer. -1 shouldn't affect tire wear too much. I'd suggest that over a chronic problem with rubbing. They're super easy to install and remove, so if you don't like the rate of wear and/or pattern of wear, you can always remove them.

I'm probably going to remove mine on Friday and get a little more flush. But if I start having rubbing problems, back on they go. hehe.

[jpadua]

remove the camber shims you mean?

[Kaotic]

remove the camber shims you mean?

Yes, the washers/shims.

[Kaotic]

Took out the shims/washers today. Car handles MUCH better (well, slightly better than before the spacer install [probably because the rear track is wider]). So far, no rubbing either, but I didn't have anyone else in the car today.

Here's the before pic:


Here's the after pic:

[Kaotic]

As you can see, the rim/tire is more flush with the fender now too 

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