Front Brake pad replacement

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by donzoh1, Sep 3, 2025 at 8:38 AM.

  1. donzoh1

    donzoh1 Active Member

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    On my 2013, I am doing front pads and rotors. I disconnected the 12v before starting. Now, I'm ready to compress the caliber pistons but wondering about what to do next. If I just compress the pistons. I will force dirty fluid back through the system which I've heard can mess up the actuator. If I open the bleed screw, air might get in and then require system bleeding, including Techstream which I dont currently have. Any suggestions are appreciated.
     
  2. Tombukt2

    Tombukt2 Senior Member

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    Oh boy. What you do here is you take your 16 inch slip joint pliers you adjust so one hand can close pliers hold pliers on caliper crack bleeder watch fluid escape then close no air in only fluid out .