Difference between American and Norwegian (european) models?

I don't know about front brakes, but I know the rear brakes are different between US and European models. The US models have drum brakes, while the Euro models incorporate disc brakes in the rear.

So the brake system is different and therefore I would guess the front brake discs might be incompatible between the US and Euro models, but I cannot tell that with any degree of certainty.

 

Yes, the European 2G Prius has thicker front rotors than the NA Prius.

 

I just bought front rotors for my 2004 for $77 each plus shipping, from Champion Toyota - Houston. 43512-47030.
Champion ToyotaWorld
The front pads cost $40, 04465-47050.

I don't know whether this dealer will accept orders outside the US.

 

I'm not going to call Patrick a liar in relation to rotor [disc] thickness but i replaced mine in Dec 08 and the part number that Patrick quoted is indeed the same as mine,as you can see i'm in Ireland,although the part number re brake pads is 04465-0W080,
I bought mine in the UK as the price for Rotors in Ireland was ridiculous...€202 + VAT [21%] PER DISC!!
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I still get all my service parts from him...all Genuine Toyota Parts

Hope this helps also!!

PS: £59 + 15% VAT [Sterling]Per Disc

 

The NA 2G Prius repair manual indicates that the standard thickness of the front rotor is 22 mm while the minimum is 20 mm. If someone has access to the Toyota Europe repair docs, maybe they can look up the spec applicable to the European model.

Maybe it was the Classic model, where the front rotor thicknesses varied by region.

 

If my memory serves Patrick,it was yourself that confirmed that it was indeed the Classic models that differed when i was doing my research for the Discs for the G2 and you also gave me the link to the Toyo Diy site,the same Part No applies to NA and European Models.

 

Hal, I do recall that, now that you've mentioned it. Thanks!

 

John,yeah i do believe that to be the case,as myself and Patrick have confirmed that the Part No's for both NA and European models are the same,i did price from the US but because of weight,shipping was too expensive and i have no reason to believe that the brake caliper is different on NA v European models so brake pads should fit.

 

Hope this helps John,
Part No for both US and Euro models are the same,maybe you can get the part no from your source and post it?

ToyoDIY.com

 

Hi John,

1. Ask your dealer what part number they would order for European 2G Prius front disk rotors, and compare to the part number that I provided in my post #5.

2. There is no part number marked on the rotor. I have two new rotors sitting in my garage. The only marking that I can see is MIN TH 20 MM that can be seen on the inside of the rotor when it is removed from the car. This message is just telling the mechanic that the minimum thickness spec is 20 mm.

3. How many miles on your odometer? I am wondering why the rotors need to be replaced to begin with. Are they warped or rusty?

 

It is incredibly common for manufacturers to specify a new replacement part that supersedes two or more older parts. I can't say for sure if this is true in your case, but a competent person in the dealer's parts department should be able to dig deep enough to find out.

Mike