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TSB for front brake caliper rattle

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by seilerts, Sep 14, 2011.

  1. seilerts

    seilerts Battery Curmudgeon

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    I've seen a couple threads about this issue. A service bulletin was published today. Toyota has finally owned up and redesigned the caliper slide pin bushing. Well, they almost owned up, as free replacement is under 3/36 warranty. See attached pdf
     

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    #1 seilerts, Sep 14, 2011
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    Great, thanks again...off to the dealer I go with the TSBs for the frontal calipers, the rear squeak and the oil change door. I am just not sure they will honor it since my door hasn't fallen off yet (though it is looking a little worn/torn in one spot). I also question the rear break squeak since that does not happen consistently, and they might try to weasel their way out of the repair.
     
    #2 vinnie97, Sep 14, 2011
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    Thanks for posting the TSB. However, looks like it's not much more than grease job to waste my time at dealer. :(
     
    #3 leeb18c, Sep 14, 2011
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    I agree, unless you are at the dealer for scheduled maintenance, it is not worth the trip. But I think every 2010 will get bushings, not just a grease job.
     
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    Great find on the TSB - Thank you, thank you, thank you!

    -Iain
     
    #5 Canard, Sep 18, 2011
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    My car's way out of warranty - I'm assuming I can get the new parts whenever I get the pads changed - whenever that happens (85,000 miles and they're still at 75%!)?
     
    #6 Analogkid1958, Sep 18, 2011
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    Merci!
    I had been looking for something like this for a while, but could not find it.
    I think a link to this TSB should be posted on the Prius Chat homepage for all to see :rockon:
     
    #7 johnmaci, Sep 26, 2011
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