Parts for your 2023 Toyota Camry-Brake shoes

2023 Toyota Camry brake-shoes: are they used, and what to service instead?

Brake shoes aren’t used on the 2023 Toyota Camry. Technical references including the Toyota Owner’s Manual for the 2023 model year, Toyota’s New Car Features (NCF) for the XV70 platform, and Toyota Australia model specifications confirm the Camry runs four-wheel disc brakes—ventilated discs up front and solid discs at the rear—paired with an electric parking brake (EPB) that acts directly on the rear calipers. There’s no drum-in-hat handbrake, so there are no brake shoes to replace.

Why no shoes? Modern mid-size sedans like the Camry favour disc brakes for better heat dissipation, more consistent pedal feel, and cleaner integration with stability control and brake assist systems. With EPB using motor-on-caliper hardware, Toyota doesn’t need a separate drum-and-shoe mechanism for parking—simplifying service and saving weight while improving packaging. That’s why searching for “Camry brake shoes” will come up empty for 2023 models, the right parts are rear brake pads and discs (rotors), not shoes and drums.

For owners planning routine servicing, the focus is on pad and rotor condition, brake fluid health, and keeping the EPB happy. Follow the vehicle’s logbook for intervals, have pad thickness measured at each service, and replace pads before they fall below the recommended minimum thickness. Brake fluid should be changed at the schedule in the maintenance guide to keep corrosion and moisture at bay. Because the EPB clamps the rear calipers, technicians should use the correct service mode or a scan tool to retract and set the EPB motors when changing rear pads, and confirm the EPB calibrates properly afterward. A quick check of caliper slide pins, pad hardware, and dust boots helps avoid uneven wear and squeaks.

• No brake shoes on 2023 Camry: four-wheel discs with motor-on-caliper EPB.
• Service items: pads, rotors, brake fluid, EPB calibration, hardware and slide pins.
• Use parts and procedures specified in Toyota service literature for the XV70 Camry.

Technical sources referenced: Toyota 2023 Camry Owner’s Manual (brake and EPB descriptions), Toyota New Car Features (XV70 brakes and EPB architecture), and Toyota Australia model specifications listing front ventilated and rear solid discs with EPB.

Popular questions

Does the 2023 Toyota Camry have brake shoes?
No. It uses disc brakes on all four wheels and an electric parking brake that acts on the rear calipers, so there are no drum brake shoes fitted.

What parts are needed for a rear brake service on a 2023 Camry?
Typically rear brake pads, and rotors if they’re below spec or damaged, plus fitting hardware where applicable. The EPB must be placed in service mode and recalibrated when pads are replaced.

How often should the brakes be serviced?
Have pads, rotors, and brake fluid checked at each scheduled service per the logbook. Replace pads when they’re near the minimum thickness, and change brake fluid at the interval specified by Toyota for Australian and New Zealand conditions.