Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA PRIUS Hatchback (NHW20_) 1.5 Hybrid (NHW2_) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Calipers for PRIUS Hatchback (NHW20_) and other TOYOTA models

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Brake caliper

Replacement: brake caliper – Toyota Prius 2. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #9
                    
                      Flare nut spanner №17
                    
                      Drive socket # 14
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #21
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Brake hose clip
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Brake bleeder kit
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake caliper – Toyota Prius 2. AUTODOC experts recommend:

The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right brake calipers on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – Toyota Prius 2 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 4

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Toyota Prius 2
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the caliper, and the guide pins area. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 8

Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
Step 9

Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Disconnect the brake hose.
Step 11

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 12

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the guide pins from the brake caliper.

Step 14

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 15

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake caliper – Toyota Prius 2. AUTODOC recommends:
When replacing the brake caliper, it is recommended to check the brake hose for damages and, if necessary, to replace it with a new one.When replacing a brake caliper it is recommended to replace brake pads, check the state of the brake discs and replace them with new ones if necessary.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.
Step 16

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 17

Screw in the guide pins.

Replacement: brake caliper – Toyota Prius 2. Professionals recommend:
If no new guide pins were supplied in a kit with the new brake calipers, use the old pins.
Step 18

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 34 Nm torque.
Step 19

Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake caliper – Toyota Prius 2. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 20

Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper.
Step 21

Tighten the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 33 Nm torque.
Step 22

Remove the brake hose clamp.
Step 23

Clean the brake caliper surface.

Step 24

Connect the brake bleeder kit to the brake bleeder screw.

Step 25

Undo the brake bleeder screw. Use a combination spanner #9.
Step 26

Bleed the brake caliper system. Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 27

Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw. Use a combination spanner #9. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 8 Nm torque.
Step 28

Disconnect the brake bleeder kit.
Step 29

Clean dirt from the brake hose bolt. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 30

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 31

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake caliper – Toyota Prius 2. AUTODOC experts recommend:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 32

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Toyota Prius 2
Step 33

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 34

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 103 nm torque.
Step 35

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake caliper – Toyota Prius 2. Professionals recommend:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 36

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

Replacement: brake caliper – Toyota Prius 2. AUTODOC recommends:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.

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