This guy has the best repair videos I have seen. Clear, relaxed with a touch of humor. Just what we idiots need not to panic a screw things up. Thanks so much and keep them coming !!!

Great video. I replaced my brakes, rotors, and changed my oil today, all with the help of y'all. So easy, and so much fun. Thanks!

Nice video. I thought I would mention why you disconnected the battery. If you don't, your keyfob can activate and electrically pressurize the brake lines and push the piston right out of the caliper when you remove it. This will save you a huge headache.

This channel is a gold mine for me. 2013 Prius, plan to drive it into the ground. Dealer wanted $50 to replace the license plate lights to pass inspection today, no thanks I’ll handle that myself bud. Really, really appreciate all the videos you’ve made!

You are a DIY mechanic´s friend. So so so much gratitude. I love my prius, so i want to work on her myself, with love in my heart and take my time......Thank You for Your support

Thank you for this video. It was direct and to the point and very helpful. Just changed the brakes on my 2010 Prius with 134000 miles for the first time.

one of the best youtube DIY videos I've seen. Your demeanor on camera is spot on. Subscribed!

Excellent video. Picture was clear. Sound was good. Information was invaluable. Keep up the good work!

Thanks for showing the pads closely. I can see those little clips go to the top of the pad. Forgot to install these clips and pads are dragging making my rotors crazy hot 😅

Dude, great video except you forgot a very important point: lubricating all caliper pad abutments, caliper piston faces with moly-lube.

Great video! I was fearing some electrical components or sensors since these cars have the brake charging system. And he's right, I'm at 124,000 miles and the original pads are still good. Phenomenal!

Disconnecting battery, most priceless info ever when doing anything on a prius, I wish my body shop got that info beforehand.

I was looking for the torque specs for a Prius brake job and came upon this video. There was one step I had forgotten and the tip for the brake hose clip was a big help! Thank you so much for posting this!

This one of the better auto repair videos I have watched on KZfaq. Nice work.

Very usefull video. Just today I was changing my brake pads. For rear brake pads I did not have a tool to compres the caliper so I used a C clamp and a angle grinder tool...worked like a charm. Thx for the usefull tips.

Very nicely done. I enjoy the pacing and description. Learned what does holes in the rotor are for, no need for the mallet. Thank you for making these videos.

Disconnecting the battery is crucial, not having the key fob near the car is also extremely important. having the fob near the car, Great video

You guys make the best Prius DIY videos. 🔥

Nice video. Thx. Torque specs in the video description are particularly appreciated. Top stuff 👍

Really appreciate the thorough and well narrated tutorials! Huge help! Thanks guys!

awesome that you guys are back!!!

What size of bolt did you use to remove the rotors and what type of thread?

Viewed elsewhere: Do not have your key fob near your car when doing this as it will activate the braking actuator which pressurize your braking lines causing the caliper piston to go out all the way (if you have it removed). This happened to a another DIY brake changer. Perhaps removing the 12V shuts that down, but just to be safe, I'll keep my fob in the house when I do my brakes.

Thank you so much for your time and sharing your knowledge. May God bless you!

You get a sub from me for using that pad and clamp combo while compressing the caliper.

Thanks. Was freaking about having to change them at some point and having to pay a dealership here in NY. This looks like I can do it myself. Awesome video.

Another great video. Nutzaboutbolts videos are fantastic for the Toyota Prius DIYer. Thank you so much guys!

Thanks for the video. I just did my pads and rotors. Rotors were beyond rusted. some of it just crumbled as i was banging it off the hub. pads still had some meat on them and they're from factory 8 years 148K miles. Not bad. I didn't need a wrench to install the caliper as you showed in the video that I may need a thin wrench. Anyways thanks man. More Vids!

My 2011 front brakes were worn all the way at almost 100k. Thanks for the video

Nice job on the lighting and camera angle. Thanks for the vid.

Excellent video.! Actually working on your prius is fun very simple low maintenance!

Do not use a c clamp. You need a special tool to twist and retract the pistons in. Pushing them in can break the piston.

You guys are a great help, thanks for your videos

Love your instructions and bolt head sizes given. Thank you

Thank you so much for sharing your great knowledge, you're very cool and detailed. God Bless you and your family,

finally a quality video of the exact same thing i need to do (front, gen3 prius)

If you compress the caliper pistons make sure you open the brake fluid bleeder valve! Otherwise you may damage your ABS system by pushing fluid into it, causing a leak or other damage.

can't imagine working on a car with no rust on it. In Western NY after a salt laden winter you need a fire wrench to cut the bolt off. How nice it must be! Any vehicle over 4 years old here in the butt hole of the world and you aren't moving those bolts.

I use a cube tool for the piston which works beautifully.

Great video! Excellent quality and very specific. Do I need to reset anything on the dashboard when changing the breaks ?

Great video! What size are the bolts you force the rotor off with?

Thank you for putting the helpful video!

exactly what I needed to know. now just need to figure out how to replace the calipers. thanks!

I like your videos for all the details and tools size thanks

Best video easy to follow good job man thank you.

Great video! Very informative. Replacing the pads and possibly the rotors this weekend. Great job on your explanation and breakdown.

Great video, walked me through the job today. But I'm a bit confused as it looks like the rotor you put back is cracked all around the mounting bolt holes and is about to fail, causing the outer ring of the disk to shear away from the hub!

Battery negative is unpluged and i can not get the piston to go back. I even loosened the bleeder valve and still cant get the piston to go back using a c clamp. Any suggestions?

edit: This comment was made when I was extremely stressed and quick to anger. What happened was my own stupidity got in front of me. I disconnected my hybrid High voltage battery instead of the 12v battery, and when I went to reconnect it, I did not push the orange clip all the way in. To @NutsAboutBolts I apologize if I came at you heated, I was frustrated and was just looking for anywhere to outlet. It was unwarranted as you are just putting a helpful video out. I always maintain that any informative/DIY videos should be made for the lowest common denominator, and I have made it clear that in this situation this is me. leaving my original comment for an example of what not to do. this tutorial that skipped exactly how you are supposed to disconnect the battery has fucked my car's hybrid system, user beware

Thanks for sharing your skills! Awesome!

Why disconnect the battery when doing brakes?

Hi good day to you.Great video am from Mauritius.Why should the battery be disconnected when changing the brake pads?As no current flow it will not need to be reset as clock or radio system etc?

excellent many thanks

Hi I have changed all my Toyota Prius four break pads and disks tow weeks ago and it's making like Wassailing noise any idea. Thanks

Thank you. Help me a lot.

Is the front brakes pads the same on both sides?

Excellent narration.

Good job man

Awesome work brother. Thank you

Good Word good explanation

Thanks to this video. I just like to know if it is really necessary to disconnect the battery? I did not see anything related to any electrical connections thru the entire video. I'm just curious. Last time I disconnected my cars battery, I did not know that it will automatically FAIL my smog check since it reset the cars computer. Lesson learned not to do that if you need smog check soon.

I just replaced my rotors and brake pads about a couple months ago and I got new tires put on two days ago. When I brake at high speeds, my steering wheel shakes. Could that be an alignment issue or a rotor issue? Could I be experiencing a slight warp with my front rotors?

Looks like those rear pads' spring locks could easily be triggered (& unlocked) by overzealous tire wranglers.

Nothing else you remove just the negative terminal thats all straight with the job

excellent video many thanks well explained thanks

Great video. Straight forward.

Amazing work thanks

Question? I’m Women, I would like to know, since the beginning removing the tire first,please

Can you show how to replace the under carriage Splash Guards?

hi nice video. what break rotor and break pad do you suggest for a 2011 toyota prius?

When replacing the caliper. Do you need to oil it? I see there is some kind of zoom oil spout .

Where is the anti seize paste applied on the brake hardware? I saw the sliding pin lubrication video and it was really helpful, but it wasn't mentioned there either. Thanks.

How many foot pounds of torque when putting the rotor bracket back on? And other torque specs? I know the lug nut spec is 80 foot pounds. Thanks.

Great video, thanks for sharing!!

Great Video

How much nm for the screws.And for what u neer the 17mm tool .Do i need locktite?Thank you 👍

I bought the front pads at pepboys, and it didn't come with outer shin. I tried to fit the old shin (toyota original), and they didn't fit. I installed them without the outer shin (the one that touches the hydraulic piston). Is this okay?

Great video. Do you recall the minimum thickness for a rotor before replacement?

You didn’t mention using brake clean and clean shop rags to wipe down brand new rotors

Thanks, might need to do mine

Planning to replace the pads and rotors on my 2016 prius. Is it the same procedure too?..

How about the rear, do you have video? Thanks a lot for your work.👍

Why disconnect the battery?

Thanks for the vid. Bro!

When you push the piston shouldn't you open brake line

My driver side brake is making noise while driving. Does that mean I have to replace the brake pads? Thanks

😂 I just got quoted $800 at the stealership for pads and rotor. EVERY SINGLE time i get quoted something stupid i learn on youtube its actually a joke to do.

When should Prius brake pads & rotors be changed? I thought the regenerative brakes made them last much longer than regular cars brakes.

i have a question after following your video i put it back together without taking off the rotors because they were fine. i ordered parts from partsgeek. the pads were so thick i forced it on after compressing piston. there is no clearence the brakes rub and gets hot. i believe the pads are too thick. i got some others coming tomarrow to try. i only did one side so far

I just changed my front brakes and rotors today buy my brake is spongy and touches the floor. How to fix that?

140k miles and still have half left? Wow... hopefully it will be the same with my RAV4 hybrid

Wait, so you don’t have to bleed the brakes

One question why disconnect the battery?

I’m curious, why is it necessary to disconnect the battery first? Is it related to abs sensor or something?

What size are those bolts that help push the rotors off?

Good video

Any info in the yellow exclamation light on the right side of the dash? I'm told thisnlight is suppose to indicate something to do with the brakes...

Just wondering what size bolts do i need to buy to pull the rotors out ?

How do you bed or break in the pads on a hybrid?

Do you need to replace the calipers when doing this service ?