What to do after replacing brakes?
After the last brake application, accelerate back up to 60 mph and drive for several minutes without braking so the brakes can cool. This should complete the initial bedding of the pads. Some brake pads come with a special surface “transfer” coating that rubs off the pads and bonds to the rotors as the pads break in.
Can you drive with new brakes on one side?
It is not recommended to get your brake pads changed on one side only. While it may be tempting since only one side has worn down, replacing brake pads on just one side will only cause further uneven wear and could be dangerous.
Can I replace only one brake rotor?
Yes , you can install just one disk/rotor without the other. BUT the Brake pads should ALWAYS be replaced on BOTH sides, AT THE SAME TIME. If you only replace pads on that one side with the new rotor, then you will run into the same problem later on, but on the other side.
Should you replace both rear brakes at the same time?
Well, first, you absolutely should replace both front or both rear brake pads at the same time. Unless something’s really wrong, one should be wearing out at about the same rate as the other.
Can you change the brake pads on a Toyota Prius?
Maybe not. When the brake pads are changed and the rotors are machined you get original equipment parts and factory trained tech service, and for your Prius really, only the best will do. Not all brake pads are created equal, and in another segment I will cover the difference between the brake pads a person could purchase.
Why are all the warning lights on in my Toyota Prius?
All 4 warning lights came on yesterday when started car 2007 Prius with 125K miles. Brakes working but grabbing with added pedal pressure. Need help on how to diagnose. Did the lights turn off, and did the problem happen again the next time you turned on you car? Might be a 12v battery problem.
What’s the warranty on my Toyota Prius 06?
Turns out that in my 06 that part is under warranty until Dec 31, 2017!! Yeah you read that right, NEXT December. It’s a known bad part. When they look it up, have them look up the ORIGINAL warranty, not the secondary warranty. It’s a $2300 repair, you don’t want to have to fork that over if you don’t need to.
Why is Toyota Prius so cheap to maintain?
Prius is one of those cars that I rave about to all the haters out there. One thing that I love to tell them is about how ridiculously cheap it is to maintain it. People often tell me that the only reason it is so cheap to maintain is because I am an ASE certified tech who can work on my own vehicles.