2004 185,000mls, new HB 5,000mls ago- brake actuator leaking

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Michelle Park, Dec 3, 2022.

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  1. Michelle Park

    Michelle Park Junior Member

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    Our 2004 Prius, with about 185,000 miles has a brake actuator leak. We just replaced the Hybrid battery 5,000 miles ago and it has brand new tires. We only drive it about 6,000 miles a year. We've done significant work on this thing in the last 3 years. Carvana is saying it's trade in value is only $300 with the broken actuator. The car looks like hell- and we like it that way. We live in a bad hood for car and cat theft. The cat has already been stolen once and we now have a cage on it. We have to keep this car on the street. We like having a beater for this purpose-no one wants to steal this ugly thing. Should we replace the actuator or scrap the car? What would a prudent prius owner do?
    TIA!!!! MP
     
    #1 Michelle Park, Dec 3, 2022
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    Tombukt2 Senior Member

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    Replace actuator 3 hour job . Car stays as ugly as before. no one knows .
     
    #2 Tombukt2, Dec 4, 2022
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    look for a mech who will do it reasonably. a lotta life left in your car

    otoh, you may want to fix it and sell. you don't need a complex hybrid for 6,000 miles a year.
    find a gas beater
     
    #3 bisco, Dec 4, 2022
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