OEM 2001 Toyota Prius Brake Pad Set

2001 Toyota Prius Brake Pad Set Parts Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Brake Pad Set on 2001 Toyota Prius?

  A: The first step is to check pad lining thickness by looking through the caliper inspection hole while the front wheel is off. Brake pad replacement becomes necessary when pad thickness reaches less than 1.0 mm (0.039 inch). Raise the caliper while holding the sliding pin in place and delete the bottom bolt before making sure the flexible hose stays attached to the brake caliper then secure the caliper in position. Disassembly begins with pad and anti-squeal shim removal together. After that take out the two pad support plates. Retention of the support plates becomes possible if they demonstrate no signs of wear, rust or cracks and no foreign materials are observed. The two pad support platesInstallation should only occur when disc thickness and runout are verified and assembled correctly without reversing the plates For new pad installation, users should change the anti-squeal shims while executing the following procedure: follow each pad with two anti-squeal shims on each side and position the inner pad with the upward wear indicator plate followed by outer pad installation while carefully avoiding contact between oil or grease and friction surfaces. To push in the caliper piston draw small brake fluid from the reservoir then use a hammer handle with tape on the end or similar tool; if the piston is resistant to push in then loosen the bleeder valve to spill some fluid. Secure the sliding pin and torque the installation bolts to 34 Nm while performing this operation. After installing the front wheel complete its torque procedure at 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.). Then activate the brake pedal multiple times before verifying that the fluid reaches the maximum line.