When to replace the Brake Calipers on your TOYOTA PRIUS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km
Important!
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
Tools
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
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:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Toyota Prius 2
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 7
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    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.
  8. Step 8
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    Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Disconnect the brake hose.
  11. Step 11
    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 12
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
    Remove the guide pins from the brake caliper.
    Step 14
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  13. Step 15
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    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.
  14. Step 16
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    Install the brake caliper and fix it.
  15. 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
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    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.
  16. Step 19
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    Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake caliper – Toyota Prius 2. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  17. Step 20
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    Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper.
  18. Step 21
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    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.
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