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break pedal squeek

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by MR.K, May 3, 2009.

  1. MR.K

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    brake pedal noise
     
    #1 MR.K, May 3, 2009
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    Sorry ...hit the wrong click ...anyway I have a seal chirp when I step on the brake pedal and found the TSB on it ....Just started at 29500 mi. ,it's an 07 .. I'll try the brake bleed first ...thanks
     
    #3 MR.K, May 4, 2009
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    You need special software in a OBD2 diagnostic unit to control the hydraulic valves/pumps so a dealer is your primary option to bleed the brakes. If a third party opens the bleed valve, you are likely to have to go to a dealer to get your brakes to work right.

    My dealer would have charged me $90, but I had a brake inspection done for $30. When the d(st)ealer tried to burn me for an unnecessary $500 full front brake job, he bled the right front brake to repair the "Chirp". $30 total cost.

    JeffD
     
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