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1st brake job @ 125k miles

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by panda, Nov 2, 2011.

  1. panda

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    My '06 Prius is coming up on 125k miles, and it's time for it's first brake job and second set of tires.

    Dealer says he can get me a good deal on Goodyear Integrity tires, but I'm thinking of going with some Michelins again. Since I live in Massachusetts, I'll be putting on some all-season tires for some go in the snow!

    Dealer also says the brakes are due for replacement and there is just a little pad wear left. He also told me they might be able to 'turn' the rotors. I'm doubting that part.

    <sarcasm>This car is really starting to turn into a high maintenance thing with all of these things going on.</sarcasm>

    I *love* my Prius!

    Once the October snow melts around here, I'll probably need to mow the lawn and rake the leaves, but they need to change color and fall before I can do that. It was really pretty funny to see some of the leaves falling on top of the snow we got. Some people are *still* without power and may not get it back until Friday or later!

    I've attached a pic.
     

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  2. seilerts

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    Double-check the dealer on those pads. 125K is a little early.

    Presumably, you have a 4x4 on hand to free the Prius if attempting to plow more than 1/2 inch :)
     
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  3. panda

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    I checked the pad thickness, I have maybe 1,000-2,000 miles left, and the same with the tires.

    I use my 2005 Chevy Silverado to plow commercially (pic attached).
     

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    That's odd. I have never heard of anyone needing new pads at such low mileage. I'm at 150k and mine are only maybe 50% worn if that.

    Avoid the integritys! They are horrible tires. Click the tire links in my signature to learn more on better tires.
     
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    There's nothing particularly magical about changing pads/rotors. Just disconnect the 12V battery. Pull the caliper, and the only thing keeping the rotors on the car at that point is rust. Rotors are dirt cheap because they are small: $80 a piece on line for Toyota OEM, or $25 for Raybestos. The entire job is $200 using Toyota parts, or $75 for aftermarket. The dealer will probably charge $75 just to turn the rotors with the on-car lathe. If you plan to change pads+rotors yourself, then you can run them until you have metal to metal.

    Nice plow! I wish we got snow with enough regularity here that I could justify getting one. But we usually get only 3-4 major storms of 6+" every winter.
     
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    How are you able to get the calipers back on the now full thickness sized rotor and full thickness pads on the caliper without opening the caliper and letting out some fluid?
     
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    I'm slightly confused. You say you are ready for your second set of tires at 125k miles. Did you put Michelin tires on your car when it was brand new? thanks
     
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    C clamp and an old pad. Since the 12V is disconnected, there will not be any codes on restart.
     
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    Not necessarily depending on the amount of stop and go traffic. Edmunds' long-term Prius needed pads around 85k and they did the job themselves so you know that it was truly needed.

    MB860 ?
     
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  10. panda

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    sorry, 3rd set of tires. 2nd set of michelins.
     
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