Replace front wheel bearing/hub assembly

Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by JackE, Aug 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM.

  1. JackE

    JackE New Member

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    My 2012 Prius C Two makes a clunking sound when I brake. I took it to the mechanic and they said that the wheel bearing/hub assembly needed to be replaced. I wanted to try and do this repair myself, but I can't find many resources.

    There are a bunch of videos for how to do it with just Priuses, but not really any for the Prius C. Also, I can't really seem to find any wheel hub and bearing assemblies--only kits including both the bearing and the wheel hub. So this means I need to use a bearing press right? I'm just not exactly sure how to do this repair. Any tips, guides, or resources?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 JackE, Aug 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
  2. Leadfoot J. McCoalroller

    Leadfoot J. McCoalroller Senior Member

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    I haven't done a front bearing on ours yet, can't give you anything firsthand. From what I've seen they aren't that different from most other FWD cars.

    Here's the boilerplate "more help" link including a link to the factory Repair Manual.

    I have had to change a rear bearing in our car, and if there's a lesson to pass on? Get your replacement part at Toyota. They cost more, but there are lots of bad counterfeits out there, not worth the effort to install.
     
    #2 Leadfoot J. McCoalroller, Aug 6, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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    ChapmanF Senior Member

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    #3 ChapmanF, Aug 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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