Toyota Prius Plug In Disc Brake Caliper Kit in US

When a caliper on the Toyota Prius Plug In seizes, leaks, or drags, the damage does not stop at the caliper. A partially seized caliper on your Prius Plug In keeps the brake pad in continuous contact with the rotor, wearing the pad unevenly and scoring the rotor surface. By the time the caliper on the Toyota Prius Plug In is identified as the fault, the pads are typically worn asymmetrically and the rotor is damaged. A caliper kit from GeoBrakes addresses every compromised component on your Toyota Prius Plug In together.

What Is Included in the Toyota Prius Plug In Disc Brake Caliper Kit

The kit for your Toyota Prius Plug In includes the disc brake caliper at the correct left or right hand specification for the Prius Plug In, either new OEM-spec or quality remanufactured to the Toyota Prius Plug In piston dimension and hydraulic pressure rating, brake pads in ceramic or semi-metallic formulation matched to the Prius Plug In caliper and rotor specification, caliper hardware with slide pins, pin boots, and anti-rattle clips for correct caliper float on the Toyota Prius Plug In, brake lubricant for correct pin and shim installation on your Prius Plug In, and copper washers or banjo bolt seals for the brake hose connection where required by the Toyota Prius Plug In application.

When a Caliper Kit Is the Correct Service Choice for the Toyota Prius Plug In

A caliper kit is the right call for the Toyota Prius Plug In in three specific situations. After a seized or dragging caliper, because the pads and often the rotor on your Prius Plug In are already compromised. During a high-mileage Prius Plug In overhaul at 150,000 kilometres or more, because caliper piston seals and guide pin boots on the Toyota Prius Plug In are typically at or beyond their service life. After a brake fluid leak at the caliper, because fluid contamination of the Prius Plug In brake pad renders the friction material permanently ineffective on your Toyota Prius Plug In.

New vs. Remanufactured Caliper for the Toyota Prius Plug In

New OEM-specification calipers for the Toyota Prius Plug In are manufactured from fresh materials with no prior service history, the strongest choice for Prius Plug In vehicles in high-corrosion environments. Remanufactured calipers use original Toyota Prius Plug In housings rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new units at a lower price point for most Prius Plug In replacement applications.

Signs the Caliper Kit on Your Toyota Prius Plug In Is Due

• Toyota Prius Plug In pulling to one side during braking, one caliper applying more force than the other
• One brake pad on your Prius Plug In worn significantly more than its pair on the same axle
• Brake drag on the Toyota Prius Plug In with a wheel that runs hot after normal driving
• Soft or sinking Prius Plug In brake pedal caused by a caliper piston seal leak
• Brake fluid visible around the Toyota Prius Plug In caliper piston boot
• Persistent metallic dragging noise from one Prius Plug In corner not explained by worn pads

Why GeoBrakes for the Toyota Prius Plug In Caliper Kit

Calipers for the Toyota Prius Plug In are the most position-specific brake component in the catalogue. Left and right calipers for the Prius Plug In are not interchangeable. Our vehicle selector confirms the correct caliper kit for the Toyota Prius Plug In exact year, axle position, and left or right side before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions - Toyota Prius Plug In Disc Brake Caliper Kits

Should I replace both calipers on my Toyota Prius Plug In at the same time?

It is strongly recommended. If one caliper on the Toyota Prius Plug In has seized or leaked, the caliper on the opposite side has experienced the same conditions and age on your Prius Plug In. Replacing both restores balanced, even braking and eliminates the risk of the second Prius Plug In caliper failing shortly after the first is replaced.

Do I need to bleed the brakes on my Toyota Prius Plug In after installing a caliper kit?

Yes. Opening the hydraulic circuit on the Toyota Prius Plug In to install the new caliper allows air to enter. After installation, the brake circuit on the Prius Plug In must be bled at the caliper bleeder screw to purge all air and restore a firm, consistent brake pedal on your Toyota Prius Plug In.

What is the difference between a new and remanufactured caliper in the Toyota Prius Plug In kit?

A new caliper for the Toyota Prius Plug In has no prior service history and is the stronger choice for high-corrosion environments. A remanufactured caliper uses an original Prius Plug In housing rebuilt with new pistons, seals, and boots, performing identically to new at a lower price point for most Toyota Prius Plug In applications.