Changing brake fluid

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by mhdriver, Mar 2, 2026 at 11:46 AM.

  1. ASRDogman

    ASRDogman Senior Member

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    That is not true. It doesn't leak, unless something is damaged.
    Brake fluid is inside the caliper behind the seal. It doesn't leak past the seal unless the seal
    and/or caliper wall are damaged or cracked.
    The puck moves very little.
     
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    Georgina Rudkus Senior Member

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    Not true. All rubber seals are wetted with a thin fluid film of lubricant for them to funcas designed. New caliper seals are assembled with a thin film of brake fluid.

    Otherwise, heat will "glue" the lip of the seal to the metal piston.

    It's like coating the rubber seal of the oil filter with a thin film of oil.
     
    #22 Georgina Rudkus, Mar 7, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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