Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front brake discs / front brake rotors on TOYOTA PRIUS 2 (NHW20) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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

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Replacement: brake discs – Toyota Prius 2. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #13
                    
                      Combination spanner #17
                    
                      Drive socket # 13 
                    
                      Drive socket # 17 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #21
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Rubber mallet
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – Toyota Prius 2. AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the brake disks on the car Toyota Prius 2 in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: brake discs – Toyota Prius 2. Use the following procedure:

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:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Toyota Prius 2
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 8

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #17.
Step 10

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – Toyota Prius 2. Professionals recommend:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.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. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
Step 11

Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 12

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 15

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16

Remove the brake disc. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 17

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 18

Install the brake disc.
Step 19

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

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

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 21

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 109 Nm torque.
Step 22

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – Toyota Prius 2. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 23

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 24

Install the brake pads.
Step 25

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 26

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 27

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – Toyota Prius 2. AUTODOC experts recommend:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 28

Install the wheel.

Replacement: brake discs – Toyota Prius 2. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 29

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 30

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 103 Nm torque.
Step 31

Remove the jacks and chocks.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Replacement: brake discs – Toyota Prius 2. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 32

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

AUTODOC recommends:
Toyota Prius 2 – Press the brake pedal several times with the engine shut down until you feel the resistance built up.
Step 33

Close the hood.

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