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Changing brake caliper

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by McNuilty, Jun 29, 2020.

  1. McNuilty

    McNuilty Junior Member

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    Hello,

    I need to change the right rear brake caliper on my 2006 gen 2 Prius as the brakes are sticky.
    Im planning to just clamp the hose, swap the brake caliper and thats it.

    Like they do in the following video:


    Now I've read on this forum that you need to have a VCI for bleeding the brakes. I do not own a VCI and was wondering if I'm going to have any faulty codes if I dont properly bleed the brakes straight after changing the caliper.

    I am planning on letting the dealer bleed the brakes the following day.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    #1 McNuilty, Jun 29, 2020
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  2. jzchen

    jzchen Newbie!

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    Be careful to keep the fluid topped up in the reservoir, don't let it go low there. Hopefully no issues and you can cancel the dealer appointment.

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    #2 jzchen, Jun 29, 2020
  3. davecook89t

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    Are you sure it is the rear brakes that need attention? The Gen 2 Prius does not have calipers and rotors on the rear, only brake shoes and drums.



    Clamping the brake line to minimize loss of fluid is a good idea regardless.
     
    #3 davecook89t, Jun 29, 2020
  4. SFO

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    Other markets sold the Gen2 with 4 rotors.
    You could try bleeding the rear by using a "prius rock" (and any required safety precautions)

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    #4 SFO, Jun 29, 2020
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