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

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for Prius Plus (ZVW4) and other TOYOTA models

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Replacement: brake discs – TOYOTA Prius Plus (ZVW4). List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Drive socket # 14 
                    
                      Drive socket # 17 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #21
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – TOYOTA Prius Plus (ZVW4). AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the brake disks on the car TOYOTA Prius Plus (ZVW4) 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.
Please note: all work on the car – TOYOTA Prius Plus (ZVW4) – 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.

Replacement: brake discs – TOYOTA Prius Plus (ZVW4). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
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 drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – TOYOTA Prius Plus (ZVW4). AUTODOC experts 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.
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 ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
Step 14

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 15

Remove the brake disc.
Step 16

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 17

Install the brake disc.
Step 18

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – TOYOTA Prius Plus (ZVW4). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 19

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 20

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 98 Nm torque.
Step 21

Install the brake pads.
Step 22

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – TOYOTA Prius Plus (ZVW4). Tip:
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 caliper and fix it. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 25

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 26

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – TOYOTA Prius Plus (ZVW4). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 27

Install the wheel.

Replacement: brake discs – TOYOTA Prius Plus (ZVW4). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 28

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 29

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 103 Nm torque.
Step 30

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake discs – TOYOTA Prius Plus (ZVW4). Professionals recommend:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 31

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

AUTODOC recommends:
TOYOTA Prius Plus (ZVW4) – Press the brake pedal several times with the engine shut down until you feel the resistance built up.
Step 32

Close the hood.

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