How to replace front brakes on a 2017 Toyota Prius

[@ryanragsdale9969]

Great video. Informative and straight to the point.

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Thanks! Glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching!

[@jimboinsa]

Excellent video. I'm doing my granddaughters car and this made it very clear. Thank you.

[@JunkyardJunkie]

I’m glad I could help! That’s awesome you’re helping her. Thanks for watching!

[@saqlainmateen4583]

Great video, just one question, any reason u did not use copper grease on the pads and where pads brackets sit? You cleanes the place where they sit but didnt lube it

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Because where I’m located no one ever greases them. If you are up north or where it snows or anything like that then defaintly add it. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffsutherland4380]

My brakes need replaced on my 17... I've done plenty of pads but was not sure if the Prius was much different...ty for this video

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

[@Marc_B.]

Not sure if you mentioned it already, I saw you re-grease the bottom slide pin, but did you also remove and re-lube the top slide pin?

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Yes I did, always lube up both. I showed the bottom and then said do the same for the top. Thanks for watching!

[@cisco00079]

Why disconect battery? For a brake job?

[@JunkyardJunkie]

For safety. With these cars if you accidentally “wake” the car while you have the caliper off, it will push the caliper piston out. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@MrJunjun1088]

I had the same question, thanks

[@Marc_B.]

I'm wondering if I have symptoms of warped rotors -- at high speed downhill, when I apply the brakes moderately, the car vibrates quite a bit. If they're warped, then should I just buy new rotors?

[@JunkyardJunkie]

I personally would. But it’s just preference if you’d rather have them turned. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!

[@mehfoozulhasan]

I’m facing the same issue! My 17 Prius is vibrating very bad when going downhill or high speed braking. Were you able to get rid of that? And how?

[@kiefershanks4172]

So you just ordered new pads and the anti-rattle clips to get this done, correct?

[@JunkyardJunkie]

The new pad will come with the new clips. But yes, that and something to retract the caliper you will be good to go. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@VinayakGovande]

How many miles before the replacement? Thank you

[@JunkyardJunkie]

It was after 110k. hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@riceburner4747]

How many miles did u have on it? I have a '19 gen 4 & jst got inspected. Only has 12,000 miles & 6 or 7 "fair". I've read gen1's changed at 100,000! Some havent changed at ALL yet. 🤔

[@JunkyardJunkie]

It had I believe 140ish but, these brakes last forever. 100k is normal.

[@dice8907]

Do top and bottom caliper guide pin need to be greased up? because my right side top is stiff and will hardly move but on my left side top and bottom guide pins are loose and greased up ?

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Yes top and bottom need to be lubed up. If it’s stiff in there it’ll lead to abnormal brake wear. Just pull it out clean it up then lube it up and you’ll be good again. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@masterstouch7]

Pump your brakes after it’s complete? Great video!

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Yes pump your brakes I thought I included that my apologies. Thanks!

[@scottanderson3496]

Can I ask what is the reason for disconnecting the battery to change brake pads thanks

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Because these cars if you get the key to close or hit a botton it can engage the caliper if that happens while you have the caliper open the piston can/will slide out. This is a expensive fix. So, I would defiantly just follow the procedure. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!

[@bloodymirgoku]

I bought some pads for my car , but they dont have wear indicator is not normal ?

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Usually you’ll have a small bag with hardwear or at least two of the pads have the wear indicators. I have had brakes that didn’t come with any and they’ll work fine. But, you have to keep a eye on them. Because instead of squeaking when it’s time to it won’t. That means it will eventually go straight to grinding if your not careful. Which will lead to you having to change rotors too. Hope this info helps. Thanks for watching!

[@bloodymirgoku]

@JunkyardJunkie thank you for the reply, yes has some hardware only I'll just change rotors and pads again after 1year .

[@JunkyardJunkie]

If you keep a eye on it when they start getting low, change the pads again and you won’t have to change the rotors. Best of luck!

[@riceburner4747]

Would u know how many F LBS to tighten the caliper BRACKET? And maybe tell me where I can GET the info? I miss old car repair manuals. Thanks, again!

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Front is 101 and caliper guide pins is 25. Hope this helps!

[@kellenokieGraham]

How did you turn the wheel with the battery disconnected?

[@JunkyardJunkie]

It doesn’t have a locking steering wheel like most vehicles. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@ohadmor78]

Great video,i lerned alot!

[@JunkyardJunkie]

That’s great! I always love to hear that. Thanks for watching!

[@GIBKEL]

Is there a reason you didn't lube the top guide pin?

[@JunkyardJunkie]

I did off camera. I thought I said that on the video? Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@GIBKEL]

@@JunkyardJunkie Thank you. I really got screwed by the pads I bought. Bought some Car quest premium pads but as I put it all together and then prepared the new pad with silicone, the the piston/pad guard shims didn’t fit the new pads? I’ve always used them on other vehicles but maybe folks don’t use them anymore? I stopped what I was doing, put it all back and will look a fool later. Is that a thing these days or did somehow I get the wrong pad? I tried bending the shim arms but no cigar. Wouldn’t fit and would have made a hell of a rattle. Hopefully I didn’t call you out about the lube as I had watched some other vids along the way. Cheers and thanks for a great video.

[@blueunicorn8971]

Do discs need to be machined? If so how often or when does it apply?

[@JunkyardJunkie]

The rotors will need to be inspected to see if they should be machined down or replaced. A quick way to see is to take some calipers and measure it in a few different spots and see what the differences are. But if you see no signs of wear and do not have any symptoms I wouldn’t worry to much about it.

[@Snuper325]

Can you do a video on how to bleed the brakes on a 4th gen Prius

[@JunkyardJunkie]

If I get the chance and the customer wants it then I’ll gladly make a video

[@jair235]

Hey bro where buy the pads?

[@JunkyardJunkie]

You can pick up a set at your local parts store or on Amazon:Bosch BC1184A QuietCast Premium Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Set For: Lexus CT200h; Toyota Prius, Prius Plug-In, Prius Prime, Front a.co/d/ijuz7mB

[@scottkarfeld360]

Very helpful. Thx.

[@JunkyardJunkie]

I’m glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

[@luismrtnz78]

thanks very informative 👍

[@JunkyardJunkie]

I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@kennethprince2224]

Excellent

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Thanks! Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

[@Elt31987]

What about the 4 clips that clip onto the ears of the pads?

[@Elt31987]

If i had to guess these help put tension on the pad by pushing it up so it doesn't rattle around

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Ya it keeps spring tension on the pads.

[@DD-np4ch]

I was at Firestone and the guy said there is some special procedure to follow when replacing the rear brakes otherwise they won't work, he said one of his guys screwed up and i didn't see u do anything special besides disconnect the battery

[@Elt31987]

The rear brakes need to be twisted back in, not just pushed back in due to the emergency brake. Just a different tool. The front is a standard push in caliper

[@DD-np4ch]

@@Elt31987 ooooh ok interesting, would have been nice if that was part of the video then instead of the front which he could have used any car to show how it's done

[@Elt31987]

@@DD-np4ch yeah, I'd change the title to front brakes

[@JunkyardJunkie]

I’ll change the name.

[@DD-np4ch]

@@JunkyardJunkie seriously tho can you do a video on the rear? I have this exact car and that info might come in handy in oooh 5 years lol

[@manuelnmariaurena7376]

What happens if the piston comes out?

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Then it’s a pain to get it back in along with other stuff like the rubber boot you’ll have to replace. Some cases you’ll have to buy a whole caliper which will set you back hundreds. But, if you follow the video you have nothing to worry about. Hope this helps!

[@manuelnmariaurena7376]

@@JunkyardJunkie I wish I had seen this video before and about the Procedure for changing the brakes, now my dash board is lit up like a Christmas tree, brake power low, ABS light ect... 🤦🏽‍♂️ Is taking it to the dealer the only way to reset all them lights or is there another way? TIA

[@JunkyardJunkie]

I hate to hear that. But no without a higher end scan tool to see what all is going there’s not much you’ll be able to do. Sorry about that and good luck!

[@manuelnmariaurena7376]

@@JunkyardJunkie thanks, ended up taking car to a Prius guy and they reset it and it was good as new, thanks for your help 👍🏻

[@democraticsoul8904]

Hey had same problem , all the lights on , changed the front rotors and pad without disconnecting battery ! What to do now ! Please help

[@nxva_snipes9956]

First

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Woot woot!

[@nxva_snipes9956]

Forst lol

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Lol