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Using the "Chris Fix" method of brake bleeding on my Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by H00s13r, Sep 8, 2016.

  1. gboss

    gboss Member

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    This is good advice - the carpenters clamp works great. Couple quick questions here on the general brake fluid change not mentioned in any of the YT videos:

    1. I only have two jacks, is it ok to put the car into inactive mode for just the rear....then turn it off to move the jacks / front wheel removal? Or does this process have to be done in a single go while in active mode?
    2. I read a thread about not turning the wheel or opening the driver's side door during a Techstream fluid flush (it will put the car out of inactive mode and throw codes, causing a heft dealership bill). Does this also apply to the non-Techstream method like the NotsaboutBotltz video, or can I leave the driver's door open while replacing fluid? It wasn't mentioned in the video.
     
  2. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Get two more?
    These are the things that can kick you out of Invalid Mode, according to Toyota Repair Manual. I believe nutzaboutbolts also lists them in their video:

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    The full pdf is attached in the brake fluid replacement link in my signature. (on a phone turn it landscape to see signatures.)