Rear brakes (minimum thick. and creaking sounds)

[burnt03]

Couple questions about my 2003 Corolla.

1) What is the minimum shoe thickness?
2) The right rear brake creaks/squeaks after I let off the pedal. Haven't taken it apart yet, but what do you figure?

Thanks in advance!

[mikered30]

Standard 4.4 mm (0.173 in.)
Min 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)

Might need to adjust star wheel on back of drum. Do you backup at all?

[burnt03]

Yep, at least 1-2 times a day.

Last time I checked the shoes they were about 2mm, so I guess it's time to change them out. When I'm in there maybe I'll be able to find what's causing the noise.

Thanks for the info!

[jonjoe]

i think the handbrake mite be rubbing causing the squeaking happened in my 05 try adjust your handbrake by the star on the back brake drum...should between 6to 9 clicks i put mine at 7 and the squeaking stopped worth a try....

[JasonA]

The squeak is likely the brake shoes rubbing on the brake backing plate. Check for wear there, and use a small amount of wheel bearing grease (just enough to lubricate that surface, but not enough to contaminate the braking surface of the shoes or drum).