Brake Calipers, Rotars, and Brake Pads

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  1. pookiemooks

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    I went in today my prius has 50K miles and owned for 3 years. It is a 2010 Prius 4 and the
    Service center stated that the brake calipers froze and casued the rear brake pads to be worn down and I needed 2 new rear rotars.

    So all in all, I needed a new Brake Caliper - $400, 2 new rotars for $105 each, and brake pads for $289.



    It is going to cost me about $900 and this seems very high and unreasonable? Is this fair price or am I getting ripped off?
     
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    toyotechwv Toyota Technician

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    I wouldn't think your caliper would be seized at such low mileage. I'd get another opinion.

    SPH-D710 ? 2
     
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    Do you have anyidea what this would cost if that were the case though?
     
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    See my posting in your other thread.
     
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    It's over $600 in parts from Toyota. Did they just try to push the piston in? Prius rear caliper pistons must be screwed in.

    SPH-D710 ? 2
     
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    That is insane prices for the parts. Here's a good site for aftermarket parts:

    2010 TOYOTA PRIUS Brake/Wheel Hub Parts

    Reman calipers $150; Rotors $40 ea (premium); pads $20-50 depending on brand +shipping. You can also find a 5% off coupon.

    I would find another shop, or if you are handy pick up a manual and have at it!
     
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    why did you go in, for the brakes?
     
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    I went in because the it sounded like the brakes were locked on the rear passenger tire. It sounded like metal on metal and I knew something was wrong with the brakes - I just can't believe it will cost this much to get it fixed.
     
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    well, at least you know they weren't pulling your chain. frozen brake calipers is pretty strange. i would get a second opinion on the price from a triple A service shop or someone you trust, just to be sure. why only one caliper if they are both frozen?
     
    #9 bisco, Mar 18, 2013
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