How to Replace Rear Brakes 10-17 Toyota Prius

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[@johnbender4476]

do you guys have a rear suspension? i tried to take off the wheel bearing and the bolts were so rusted that they would not come off so i threaded different bolts in there. they are good size bolts with lock washers and so far have been working but i want to get it back to what its supposed to be.

[@metrork1]

Important: It is totally unnecessary to remove the parking brake cable from the brake caliper. Just follow the brake cable forward ( a foot or so) and you will find a number 10 metric bolt that you will need to remove. This fastens the brake cable to the car body. Once this is removed you will have plenty of room to move the caliper out of the way avoiding unnecessary work. I know this because I have performed this job on my Toyota Prius a number of times.

[@stevenbarry9983]

I have watched 50 or more videos on changing out the brakes on a Prius. This was the best video I’ve ever seen on this subject. Kudos to the technician changing the brakes very professional.

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[@vickvega571]

Great video on everything. Love your Parts

[@bellpaleale]

Couple of lessons I learned: 1. Check your brake fluid level before you start. If the reservoir is full, consider draining it so you don’t push fluid out of the overflow when you compress the cylinders. This is especially true if you’ve topped off/bled the breaks when the pads were low. 2. Put something to block the trunk latch dow (towel, etc.) so you can open the trunk when it’s time to connect the battery.

[@markwoel]

This is by far the best video I've come across, and I've watched at least a dozen or so. This guy is the ONLY one that correctly mentions the battery disconnect step, which is not typically part of a brake job. I had my first Prius ruin a caliper because I didn't disconnect the battery, and the piston locked up and was not able to be retracted again. There were many other aspects of this video that put it in the 'Platinum' status category of DIY videos. Many thanks!

[@raffaellorelaxingvideo]

Hello everyone and thanks for the very useful video..I add that after replacing the pads you must check the brake fluid reservoir. You have to do this because when you replace the old pads with the new ones the level of the fluid in the reservoir rises above the maximum, so you have to suck out a little bit of it with a syringe.Bring the level back below the max line and put the fluid in a container so if you need to add more later, it's there. When reassembling the front piston, push it in by hand, leaving the brake fluid reservoir open. Do the same thing with the rear brakes, open reservoir cap and rotate the piston clockwise with simple pliers. I hope I have also given my useful contribution.

[@michaelgavalek8153]

A++, the whole process was presented extremely well. The repair went smoothly. I want to highlight the slide pin issue. I had the same issue and the mechanics wanted me to replace the whole thing. This guy saved me +$400.

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A1 is A++!

[@1wadesdad]

Nice that you showed installation with simple hand tools!

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[@jamesdaniel947]

I like the way they edited it to show the “bear” portions in real time so that I can see how he works through these problems without tearing something up.

[@Turbofun89]

I just got finished with a service on my prius and this video was super helpful. Great work!

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[@DEWNECampbell]

Great video. Just finished up my first brake job ever. It's a good feeling. Thank you!

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[@DenLazar]

I like this video. The only thing I seen another video that bled the brake line when compressing the caliper . The reason was so no dirt got got into the brake line... Any suggestions ?

[@DEG1985]

There is another video on KZbin with this title: "2010-2015 Toyota Prius Rear brake pads and rotors remove and install". That video answers the question that everyone asks about the parking brake.

[@dk79085]

This was really illustrative. Had a seized caliper bracket where on of the sides froze up and the brake seized/wouldn't release. This video was very helpful for my 2011 Toyota Prius.

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+David Kinsman Thank you for the feedback! Glad it helped you.

[@bch6707]

@1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know thanks for the video, how important is it to have those clips? I didn't see those on my brake pads.

[@donra2906]

Truly an outstanding tutorial video with plenty of explanation where needed !

[@muhammadshakeelahmed2839]

very nice and tidy workmanship. Keep it up

[@umeikaimarlene9689]

A word of appreciate to tou you the technicians for teaching us

[@ZEYNEPPPPPPP-t7x]

Do you have any suggestions how to put that parking cable back to that hole. I have 2010 Prius. Mine came off during changing the pads. I tried to put it back but no success.. thanks

[@frankv.2681]

You guys make the BEST how to car videos ... keep up the great work!!

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[@michaelrenda747]

Excellent Video! I think 1A Auto is the best. However, some Prius's , like the 2012 Prius V, have a standard hydraulic cylinder that you simply compress the brake pad with a C-clamp before removing the caliper. Also the 2012 Prius V, there is no parking brake cable to remove before removing the caliper. Just a FYI.

[@fernando651]

Thanks for the video! A couple questions- why is it necessary to remove the brake cable from the caliper? I was able to remove the caliper without doing so. Also- that pin on the back of the pad you say lines up with the piston slot.. but that piston spins as it squeezes, so that wouldnt work out. I didn't rear brakes recently but now they drag a bit on both sides, causing the wheels to get hot and smell burny.. I'm not sure what's going on

[@fernando651]

FYI it was in fact an issue cause by not lining up the peg on the pad with the notch in the cylinder. i dont understand why this would cause over heating and dragging, but it did!

[@hbplayer5329]

Hi Guys Does anyone know what will happen if I do not remove the power battery? for the rear brake job

[@williamwaters4506]

Wow, you used needle nose pliers to turn the piston. I was anxiously waiting to see if you'd make a hole in the piston boot. That slide pin sure was severely rusted. Thanks for the video.

[@closestfriends]

great video. @8:36 my caliper slide pin was frozen. they salt the roads where i live. so, i sprayed lube down the guide pins & wrenched it back & forth about 50 times, then it finally came loose. one, i had to knock around with a hammer.

[@panleszek]

This is an excellent video! Not only helpful - but your presentation is jus right! You covered it all! Thank you

[@Zomby1Woof]

Good video. I have a Lexus CT200h, I guess I have exactly the same rear brake system.

[@rondhole]

Lexus CT200h, Corolla IM or Auris hybrid are almost identical including the rear independence suspension setup. Same engine, same transmission. Some Auris has exhaust thermal recovery like Prius too but the rear brakes are supplied by Bosch, It does not have dry sliding pins problems like Toxico but very similar design.

[@mikeflores2000]

Purchased my 2010 Prius new in 2009 and today is March 16, 2022 with 186k miles. Doubt I’ll have the DIY opportunity to swap out pads because the dealership measured them at 50% remaining. Incredible! MPG lousy at 33 however.

[@emilystokes8333]

Turn off eco mode. That's what screwed my MPG.

[@leonlondono4372]

thanks for the video.Why do you have to disconnect the negative from the battery to change the rotors and rear pads on the Toyota Prius?

[@pietrobelluschi4929]

Watch video, it is VERY important and explained herein

[@condensermike]

This is my go to channel for all things 'how do I fix that on my car?'

[@curtisrusko8908]

What's the best course of action if you don't DC the rear brakes. And get a sudden compression of the piston to the point where one of the piston backs out and becomes a second part of the overall caliper?

[@paintslayer8507]

Do I need to remove the cap off the brake fluid resovoir when installing brake pads or no?

[@Roadsurfer2k11]

Great video. Does this apply to 2013 prius C also? My friend has one and likely needs an inspection after putting 134k miles on it

[@1AAuto]

+Roadsurfer2k11 The installation process should be very similar.

[@rajtoor7951]

Excellent video , new to learn for square type caliper piston, by the way is it necessary to remove parking brake cable or we can do without removing it. Thanks for sharing the video. I will do it today.

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[@johnwagner5908]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@VinayakGovande]

did you have to remove the parking brake cable or was fine without it? Thanks

[@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome]

@@VinayakGovande You don't have to but it gives you a bit more room to work. In NutzaboutBolts video he did it without removing it.

[@Demon09-_-]

if your going to be doing your prius breaks i suggest at least buying one set of caliper guide pins for the inevitable stuck one.a replacement set is like 10 bucks,and with how long prius breaks last if ones stuck id rather just replace it then worry about it getting stuck easier again. and while im already there I like to re grease guide pins with a silicone based lube even if they feel ok as it helps you not get a stuck one that can cause pre mature break wear

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[@TheDanibus]

Can you reattach the parking brake cable BEFORE bolting the caliper back on?

[@NoTimeForThatNow]

Wish I had known that piston had to be twisted in before taking it to the mechanic! Could have saved hundreds of dollars.

[@EfficientRVer]

Yes, only on the rear. The front just goes straight in, using a C clamp.

[@capolihu]

Awesome video! Those brake pad guide pins can "burn in". It was pain to remove one of it too. Question: the rubber part of the pin got stuck in the caliper mount.. I managed to fish it out after 15 mins, but I decided not in install it to the new "pad guide pin". Would it hurt? No the pins are sliding maybe too much, but with the rubber on, hard even with proper grease on.

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for the feedback! We recommend that you follow installation exactly as show in the video for best results for your vehicle. Please let us know if you have any further questions! +capolihu

[@bobw5024]

The rear slide pins appear to be problematic on the 3rd gen prius, only 17k on new brakes and they were frozen requiring new pads and cut rotors . I will be pulling them apart in 10k to ck and lube them ..

[@theguydudety]

What is the difference between this set of rotors and others?

[@stevesmith9173]

Great video, THANK-YOU for sharing!!! :)

[@fwdslip5964]

Those brakes were perfectly fine!

[@coreycarrigg]

Where’s the 2nd generation 2008 model Prius video at?? will this be the same for my 2008 prius??

[@KiotiUgry]

Great video as always. Interesting how different the torque values are from this one compared to your video on the front brakes. I believe the value on the slide bolts in that vid was 101 ft/lbs and here its 25 ft/lbs. Just seems odd but, Im sure you guys know your stuff. Thanks again!

[@cubul32]

My rear cylinders seem to drag on the rotor too much (loss of mpg, hot discs in winter - more warm than in front). The drag happens with the bleeder open so it's not the line. I made sure to align the cylinder with the pad's notch. Everything is new (Raybestos E3 from Rockauto) and I put Syl-glide grease on the pins with copper anti-size on the pads lobes. So what the heck is going on? The only thing I did not open is the cylinder and I left it with its factory grease. Been dragging ever since I installed it. New caliper, new pads, new rotor. Been a few weeks, if you can give me some idea ...

[@kellyw9567]

it is possible it could be either a bad new caliper or the flexible rubber feeder hose might be deteriorated on the inside. Sometimes the hoses when they are starting to fail act as one way valves for brake fluid. As such releasing the brake pedal does not pull the calipers back. The bleed screw being open won't help retract the calipers as it will just suck air in.

[@huejhass1]

Question: do you have to bleed the brakes after this?

[@masterjoe3000]

No

[@siward44]

Was the parking brake cable hard to pull out? It looked hard at 2:56. I am trying to figure out if I should attempt to do this myself or not.

[@1AAuto]

+siward44 Thanks for watching! This can be a bit of a pain, so it will require some patience. 1aauto.com

[@masterjoe3000]

No need to pull parking cable out , unnecessary step

[@garygreenwell446]

Very informative appreciate it

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[@jefflautrup3621]

I removed the parking brake as shown, but one of them went back in quite a bit more loosely than it came out. Is this a problem and if so, what is the solution?

[@noelopez7710]

Great video, very detailed, Thank you!!

[@Themaneman464]

I know this video is super old but what are the torque specs for the bracket bolts? I can only find info for the 3rd generation and my wife has the 4th.

[@VietLe-USA]

If it were NOT to remove the parking brake, I would not hesitate to try this job. Several people have asked about the need to remove the parking brake but so far have not received a definitive answer. Wonder if the tech is still with the company. Does anyone know if I need to remove that parking brake? It looks like a pain in the rear to do so, especially if I don’t have the advantage of the lift.

[@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome]

You don't need to remove it. Watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/m16QmXqgnpqcmK8

[@scottsheck]

It doesn’t need to be removed. I just changed my pads today and the wasn’t caliper wasn’t in the way.

[@davbin2]

I don't like to use brake clean on my rotors, is Dawn dishwashing liquid and hot water and dry them with a clean dish towel.

[@Frontlaven]

Excellent video

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[@thanghoa95]

Hello. Could you please send me the liste to oder for my Prius 2 front brake. I found so many different reference. So confusing

[@justsaybobby]

What do you doing the caliper piston will not retract?

[@peacew6]

like any brake job, pump the brake pedals several times before starting the car.

[@justsaybobby]

18:17 Do you really need needle nose pliers? Is the cable so tight that you can’t use your fingers? Just curious.

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Absolutely great 👍

[@masterjoe3000]

A couple of unnecessary steps. #1 you do not need to disconnect battery #2 you do not need to take parking brake cable off of caliper. #3 use a windback tool because some of the pistons on them calipers are a pain and need some good hard pressure while u screw in. Other than that good video

[@stevenocchionero5262]

great veido thank you

[@ionicsphere71]

I wonder what size are the bracket mounting bolts/ length and diameter

[@maazamin2731]

Good video thanks sir

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[@amirfalahat6720]

God belles you, I really in joyed it

[@ProfessionalGasLighting]

So I did the repair, then when to start my car and when I put the e brake in, I started getting a LOUD rattle from the front. Any ideas what it could be? I haven’t started it up again because of how bad it sounds

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[@ProfessionalGasLighting]

@@1AAuto Thank you for the response! I always shop your parts, they’re reliable, and they always have the best instructional videos! I went back to take a video of the sound and it was gone! It was originally Loud, it sounded like metal pieces were grinding or hitting something, but no codes or maintenance lights popped up. This has definitely made me consider getting a tune up, possibly even starting to consider if the egr valve should be cleaned too! Either way, thanks for the video and response! Glad the noise went away on its own!

[@dynamn]

Hi mate nice video, very informative. I got ct200h, in last inspection, it advice "Parking brake performance only just met minimum requirements", also "Rear Brake disc and pad worn", so are they pointing the same thing, as the rear brakes are also used as parking brake?

[@1AAuto]

+dynamn Thanks for watching! The parking shoes are separate from the rear disc brakes. The shoes are located behind the rotors and they look like drum brake shoes. Hope this information helps!

[@mitchh6702]

Is this basically the same for a 2018 model?

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[@joeylong9494]

Did this and now my e brake doesn’t work any idea on what I did wrong

[@jz349]

Is this the same for a Lexus ct200h 2011?

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[@coofline]

Thank you 😄😄

[@yahyahasan6342]

Good job man

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[@jerrycourt9272]

How much for parts and labor ?

[@markjourdan2085]

I paid $321 for the rear pads, rotors, and the stainless steel brackets and other little parts at a Toyota dealer today.

[@brianbridle951]

Because the rear are used so little (unless pax are frequently carried) you would think Toyota or whoever would skim the rotors.

[@serendipity369]

Thank you

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[@nugget5103]

32 dislikes from Prius service centers everywhere.

[@darksky2012]

I can’t get the piston to go back

[@darksky2012]

Any suggestions?

[@vasylmuzychka9786]

How to replace rear pads on car with electric motor hand breake

[@StefanSteinerWA]

What year is your Prius. It’s a mechanical cable in the gen 3 Prius.

[@howardmanley3388]

I couldn’t see where battery was located?

[@riceburner4747]

Gen 1,2,3, is behind back seat on passenger side. Gen 4's are in engine compartment.

[@fakcofee]

Why is nobody talking about the missing clip on all brake pads in the video. Without that clip pads will drag

[@1AAuto]

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[@mbongoyanguba2071]

Inspiration

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[@edwardschannel3895]

I'm shure when he changes brakes jumps a few unnecessary steps .

[@Danielsekai]

Nevermind I guess I will pay for this

[@grantmcinnes1176]

+1 for showing all the aggravating parts and how aggravating they are. Not every A1 video does that.

[@yeezymoney412]

Love how a Prius rear brake change is 2-3x labor intensive than my BMW haha

[@pattyrutkoski4454]

BMW They are one of the most failure prone vehicles mfg! But,they are a status symbol so who cares right.

[@terrymiller56]

Great video, but pushing in the right rear caliper piston did not work, even with a large C clamp and lots of cursing. I had to buy a special cube shaped tool (disc brake piston tool) for $12 that attaches to a 3/8 ratchet to twist the piston as it is pushed in.

[@EfficientRVer]

On the rears, you DO NOT use a C clamp. He showed screwing it in with needle nose pliers, as I have done a few times, and it works fine. The fronts you can use a C clamp. The rears screw in while pushing, they do not push straight in.

[@zhurley6502]

Prius rear breaks

[@joehyundaitech7961]

buy the correct brake piston tool do it the correct way its faster and works much better they do not cost a lot . thumbs down

[@kerrymcmurtrey1853]

Didn't mention that you had to jack the brake pedal a certain number of times to adjust up the parking brake.

[@pdxeddie1111]

my suggestion is grit the teeth and take it to a shop because these videos are deliberately making it look easy to sell parts, fact is a lot of things can go wrong and if your not equipped to handle it like a shop a simple brake job is going to turn into a nightmare. Other fact is late model cars are deliberately complicated and not designed for the average Joe to mess with. I know it looks simple but a few simple errors will likely ruin your week. I've seen a dozen of these videos and almost every one of them is different. That should tell you something. Comment if you've done your brakes yourself with no problems thanks

[@vasylmuzychka9786]

Nonesence . Toyota Prius has electric brakes

[@StefanSteinerWA]

Perhaps in certain years but certainly not in the gen 3 Prius. I just changed the brakes in my 2011 Prius and it certainly has hydraulic brakes.

[@d.ricc6421]

Swing the E brake lever down, don't pull cable ball