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Passenger front rotor/wheel hot. Stuck caliper?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Thepriusthatcould, Sep 9, 2024 at 12:15 AM.

  1. Thepriusthatcould

    Thepriusthatcould Junior Member

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    Andover, MA
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    Model:
    II
    2004 Toyota Prius. I noticed after a 5 mile drive the front passenger tire and rotor was hot. Almost enough to burn. I could feel the heat radiating from the tire. Driver's side tire felt cool to the touch.

    Recently, after not driving for the car for a week and after rain, the car seemed "stuck" and required a little gas to get moving while on flat ground.

    The car can't really move while in drive with no gas applied on flat ground. I think it's because of the right front tire.

    No noises, did front wheel bearings a year ago. Front pads and rotors 3 years ago. Calipers are at least 7 years old but probably original.

    Jacked the car up on the front. Could rotate the driver's side tire but not the passenger while in neutral.

    Should I just replace the calipers? I am getting a tool to compress the pistons and will check to see if the slide pins can move. I am thinking I should test to see if the caliper pistons can be pushed inward.

    Thank you