wiper blade refills

Alphawolf · 09-22-2007, 04:24 PM

I'm thinking It's time to do all three blades. Does anyone have any idea what sizes I need to do them? What about brand favorites?

**efusco** · 09-22-2007, 04:55 PM

It's nearly impossible to replace just the rubber. AFAIK the rear wiper is only available from Toyota. It's far easier to replace the entire blade and, apparently, that is the direction the wiper industry is going to be going for all wiper replacements.

Devil's Advocate · 09-22-2007, 10:16 PM

I bent over and got the 20" full replacement blade from one of the advertisers on Prius Chat. It was like 60 bucks, but I hated the stock rear blade and didin't want to go to Toyota each time I needed a new rear blade, so now I can use any standard blade. (the problem is that the mounting mechanism Toyota used on the stock arm does not fit any wiper blade industry standard)

For the fronts I got a pair of the new Bosch constant pressure design. I think a couple of company's have them now.

http://www.boschautoparts.com/Produc...lades/Icon.htm

These are really the greatest advancement in wiper technology, ever.

TucsonPrius · 09-22-2007, 10:45 PM

I just stop in a a local Toyota place. I think it runs about $13 ($5.80, $3.92 and $3.40 for driver's, passenger's and rear inserts, respectively) to get replacement inserts for all three blades. Perfect fit, and they work.

Thanks,
Shawn

**Tideland Prius** · 09-23-2007, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devil's Advocate

For the fronts I got a pair of the new Bosch constant pressure design. I think a couple of company's have them now.

http://www.boschautoparts.com/Produc...lades/Icon.htm

These are really the greatest advancement in wiper technology, ever.

Those are the "aerodynamic" wiper blades that come standard in new vehicles nowadays right?

I often wonder if they can double as winter blades because they don't have the girder design of conventional wiper arms.

lenjack · 09-23-2007, 05:50 PM

Yes, they absolutely do double as winter blades.

**Tideland Prius** · 09-23-2007, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lenjack

Yes, they absolutely do double as winter blades.

cool, nice to know!

So you just replace the arm I suppose?

Anyway, I got the headlights to replace first.

ScottY · 09-23-2007, 10:42 PM

I absolutely love PIAA Super Silicone blades. Been using them for almost 2 years. Worked as advertised, http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/piaa/w...adesprocess.jsp

Of course, you can find other websites that sell cheaper than tire rack. I believe I got the wiper blade inserts for around $8-$9 each.

usbseawolf2000 · 09-23-2007, 11:22 PM

Another positive experience with PIAA Super Silicone blades. Very quiet and it does not leave streaks. It lasted longer than Toyota OEM rubber blades.

**Tideland Prius** · 09-24-2007, 01:33 AM

hmm.. any luck from the PIAA Xtreme White Plus bulbs on Tire Rack's site?

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09-22-2007, 04:24 PM	#1
Alphawolf Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 20 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I'm thinking It's time to do all three blades. Does anyone have any idea what sizes I need to do them? What about brand favorites?

09-22-2007, 04:55 PM	#2
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,229 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 24	It's nearly impossible to replace just the rubber. AFAIK the rear wiper is only available from Toyota. It's far easier to replace the entire blade and, apparently, that is the direction the wiper industry is going to be going for all wiper replacements.

09-22-2007, 10:16 PM	#3
Devil's Advocate Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 906 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I bent over and got the 20" full replacement blade from one of the advertisers on Prius Chat. It was like 60 bucks, but I hated the stock rear blade and didin't want to go to Toyota each time I needed a new rear blade, so now I can use any standard blade. (the problem is that the mounting mechanism Toyota used on the stock arm does not fit any wiper blade industry standard) For the fronts I got a pair of the new Bosch constant pressure design. I think a couple of company's have them now. http://www.boschautoparts.com/Produc...lades/Icon.htm These are really the greatest advancement in wiper technology, ever.

09-22-2007, 10:45 PM	#4
TucsonPrius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 157 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I just stop in a a local Toyota place. I think it runs about $13 ($5.80, $3.92 and $3.40 for driver's, passenger's and rear inserts, respectively) to get replacement inserts for all three blades. Perfect fit, and they work. Thanks, Shawn

09-23-2007, 05:50 PM	#6
lenjack Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pennsylvania USA Posts: 332 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Yes, they absolutely do double as winter blades.

09-23-2007, 10:42 PM	#8
ScottY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,245 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I absolutely love PIAA Super Silicone blades. Been using them for almost 2 years. Worked as advertised, http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/piaa/w...adesprocess.jsp Of course, you can find other websites that sell cheaper than tire rack. I believe I got the wiper blade inserts for around $8-$9 each.

09-23-2007, 11:22 PM	#9
usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 1,630 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 47	Another positive experience with PIAA Super Silicone blades. Very quiet and it does not leave streaks. It lasted longer than Toyota OEM rubber blades.

09-24-2007, 01:33 AM	#10
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,909 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	hmm.. any luck from the PIAA Xtreme White Plus bulbs on Tire Rack's site?