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Brakes and Tires??

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Rian, Feb 2, 2014.

  1. Rian

    Rian Junior Member

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    So I bought a 2006 prius with 156k miles on it in May of 2013 and love it. I deliver pizza's for Domino's 5+ days a week and drive over 30,000 miles every year. Going over speed bumps/humps everyday and all that jazz. I live in Florida by the way and going to take it down to Melbourne for the hybrid repair center down there instead of stealership.

    I have not had any problems with the car so far to date except a bearing replacement, general maintenance and a coolant pump which I did myself thanks to this awesome site!

    Starting in early December, my Brake, (!), and ABS light has been on and off. Now they stay on consistently and I am sure it's my actuator that needs replacement but it's so expensive. Somtimes when it sits overnight and gets cold the actuator works for about 3miles till it "warms up" I guess.
    I'm sure that not having the abs system working is costing me mpg
    Just wondering if you know of a place to get a good used actuator at with my taxes?

    And I need new tires! Got some 195/65R15 uniroyal on from the dealer I bought her at and have been getting around 44mpg with them up unto last month. Where it has dropped to around 40ish. They are pretty much bald now.

    I was thinking about trying the 195/65-15 FALKEN ZE-914 EcoRun 91V
    Or the195/65-15 YOKOHAMA AVID ASCEND 89T

    Both are at Onlinetires I can't post links yet or I would!

    I know the energy savers would probably be the best for mpg and how much I drive but spending the 500 on them is a bit cost prohibited for me at the moment. Where the Falken/Yokohama is right around 280+ a mount at a used tire shop.

    What do you guys think about them please?

    Thank you
     
  2. dorunron

    dorunron Senior Member

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    Price the Bridgestone Ecopia 422 before you make your purchase. Good LRR tire and not expensive like the Michelin Energy Saver A/S

    Welcome to Prius Chat!
     
  3. TampaPrius.com

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    I have replaced many actuators. You can find them for about $100 used on Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market They are listed as Anti-Lock Brake Pump.

    If you are near Tampa I can recommend a mechanic to do it for you. Send me a PM

    As far as tires I recommend sticking with the stock size of 185/65r15. The 195's are wider are will have more resistance and weight. I also like the Ecopias if you can find a deal on them.
     
  4. Rian

    Rian Junior Member

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    Thank you guys, I ended up going with the Falkens for $350 total with install. I am in Jacksonville and probably going to take the car down to Melbourne and have them do the brakes. Like the link thank you!