HOW TO REPLACE BRAKE ACTUATOR FOR TOYOTA PRIUS 2004-2008

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My take on this brake job;
This is one of the most challenging car jobs I've ever done! Thanks to Tom (my buddy) for helping me get through this journey (some of the connectors are very hard to disconnect). Some of the parts are not video because we needed two people, hands-on to get some of the parts in or out. Since we were working at night, so it was hard to record. I try my best to explain the steps better but the lighting is tricky and my buddy hates me recording everything. So I have to be hands-on and put my camera down... It turns out, I love it and looking forward to learning how to fix cars so I never have to deal with dishonest mechanics who tried to rip me off anymore. Over the years, I've had many bad experiences dealing with terrible mechanics. I will learn more about cars and I want to help women how to prevent dishonest mechanics. I will try to do more easier car stuff to help women/people understand how to fix their cars.
This is multiple stages to get this job done, it's a lot of work, please don't attempt if you're a beginner:
1) remove all the components to get to the brake actuator (dismantle 1/2 of the engine)
2) Bleed the brake
3) Bleed the synergy box, coolant bleed
4) I forgot to mention that you needed to get the bubbles out of the coolant system ( please look up the source so you can get your heat back)
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@rodneyhoskins8187 9 ай бұрын

Awesome work! I would have pulled one from a junk yard for $30 or so. Double the work though. If you’re planning to keep the car a while a new part is a good choice. Love how you’re not afraid to tackle something new. This is a pretty involved repair.

@vallynsworld 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, this is our second repair job that we tackle together, but after this ABS, everything else seems so easy:) I've doing many repair, tune-up since...I love it and will continue to working on cars:)

@waqarqadeer5217 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. Good explanation.

@Nissan300zxshowcar Жыл бұрын

Love the video! Did the same thing not pushing the HV battery plug down on another repair, caused some crazy stuff! Now doing this on an 05 prius and hoping the used actuator is good! Best of luck on your mechanical adventures!!

@vallynsworld Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it’s a lot of work but I enjoyed learning from it and I’m fixing another Hydraulic control unit. It’s much easier than actuator, many things seems easier after actuator for sure!!

@playfullysound4187 2 ай бұрын

Took 2 hours to get in to the actuator and 2 hours to get out. There were two choke point spots were it took 45 min which was lining up the brake lines just right to screw them back in and the orange inverter connector took 30 minutes to remove. Tip: Use a Crows Foot 10 mm flare nut adapter to attach to torque wrench so you don't over torque brake lines on actuator.

@vallynsworld 2 ай бұрын

One of the orange connector is a nightmare for us too. It took us for a long time to get it out too.

@riceburner4747 Жыл бұрын

U are very good! I am mechanically inclined & I dont think I'd attempt that. Good move on gettn a new one, do it once/ do it right! What a handsome couple! Good for u guys! 👍 SO many things I'm learning on my gen 4.

@vallynsworld Жыл бұрын

I've just started working on car recently, I really enjoy it and taking class online to understand cares better. My buddy helped me with this project. He thinks I'm crazy to attempt such a big job! But I learn a lot and would do it more...thanks for the comment

@alex241 Жыл бұрын

Nice work but I thought all hybrid Toyota’s required a scan tool to bleed the brakes properly. Preferably the Toyota software to bleed the brakes. You didn’t run into any issues not using a scan tool ??

@vallynsworld Жыл бұрын

I bleed manually and it runs fine but I was anal and ask to borrow a friend’s fancy scan tool and bleed it again with the his scan tool. I think u can do without the scan tool. I’m doing my hydraulic control unit now on Ford edge and I’ll do the manual then machine and see how it works or I probably need to program the hydraulic unit with my friend’s fancy diagnostic machine again. I’ll let you guys know if it needs it.

@coont-tracker-69 4 ай бұрын

You can bleed Prius 2nd gen brakes by: -Keeping the car off -Having a friend depress the brake pedal or using a pedal depresser on the brake pedal -Loosening whichever brake’s bleeder screw you’re working on (with a tube connected to it that feeds into a reservoir all the way to the bottom with brake fluid at the bottom) The Prius will start pumping pressure into that brake as long as the bleeder is open and bleed the system for you. This method works for all four wheels and can be used to flush the entire brake fluid system!

@ProgrammingP123 9 ай бұрын

Nice thnks for the detailed list of tools needed, this might be my first big project with my '09 prius! Also I agree with your male friend/husband that you would get more views like that 🤣 jk

@vallynsworld 9 ай бұрын

Just make sure check the brake line before reinstalling everything back, bleed the brakes, get air bubbles out of the coolant system, then you’re good to go… wish u luck with job

@ProgrammingP123 8 ай бұрын

@@vallynsworld thanks, I hope you make some more workout videos in the future !

@libertyjustice2703 Жыл бұрын

$3,000 dollars to replace what is the equivalent to a master cylinder on a regular gas powered car? I replaced all my brakes wheel cylinders and master cylinder on my GMC pickup for less than $200 bucks. EVs are not worth the money.

@vallynsworld Жыл бұрын

I thought the price for the new actuator is ridiculous when I found out how much it is. I've hag this car for 9 years now and it's still running. It's a great cart but three part is not justify for an old car. The dealership is always overcharged!

@3speedcats530 3 ай бұрын

Your video...shows very dangerous practices..please learn safety procedures before tackling automotive repairs...when you were removing wheel lugs...you could have hurt yourself very badly.

@vallynsworld 3 ай бұрын

What is the safety procedure for removing nuts? Removing using criss cross pattern and tighten it to specs are not safe enough? Then what is your professional need to do that I haven’t done and I’d love you to enlighten me. This videos is one of my first videos and I’ve bought the repair manual and followed the specs since. My car is running and in great condition for the last 3 years. All I do is maintenance and I have the disclaimer on KZfaq to warn people to do their own research since I’m not the professional is enough warning don’t you think?