Can also look at salvage yards.. I found one there for $250 also. Bear in mind always some risk with a used part... Could work fine and then fail as the original one in the car did. There are three different part numbers.. within 2004-2009. It's not depending on the year.. it's random. I guess. My experience has been it does not matter which one you buy they are all interchangeable... I'd go as new as possible however or lowest miles.. or both if possible. Granted mine is a sample of ONE.. But Toyota said I had to have one part number . I used another and it worked just fine.. Took me about 5 hrs to swap in the new one. If you need any tips let me know ... It was not too bad of a job. Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
@kens97uber171 My Prius was recently diagnosed with a $2,442.45 brake accuator replacement from Toyota. I have been reaserching forums for a DIY job and was hoping you could give me some guidance on tackling this bad boy. Anything would be greatly appreciated. You mentioned 3 different part numbers?? Thank You in advance Sue
Buried under the inverter against the firewall. There are a few videos on YouTube that can help. Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
I could be wrong but what I read was they are not sure because you have a non Toyota battery with corrosion on the positive terminal. I would suggest cleaning the battery terminals first and then doing a voltage check on the 12v battery.
In the various TSBs available showing actuator replacement, you will usually be urged to have some small plastic baggies on hand, or the like, to secure immediately over those disconnected brake-line ends to prevent contaminants getting in (especially in an engine compartment with that much dust and dirt around). You may also be advised to avoid using any cloth rags or gloves that could shed small fibers into the lines or the actuator. (If installing a used actuator, you might also want to know whether the person pulling it followed those recommendations.) -Chap
