🔧 Rear Brake Pads - Pad Replacement

Assumption: your Prius v has standard rear disc brakes with a manual parking brake system. This job replaces the rear pads, inspects the rotors, and restores safe braking feel. Work one side at a time so the other side stays as a visual reference.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate | Estimated Time: 2-3 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Support the car with jack stands; never rely on a jack alone.
• Let the brakes cool before starting. Hot rotors can burn you.
• Do not press the brake pedal while a caliper is off the rotor.
• Use care around brake dust. Clean parts with brake cleaner only.
• If the parking brake is applied on the rear wheels, release it before service.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands
• Wheel chocks
• Lug wrench or 21mm socket
• 14mm socket
• 19mm wrench
• Ratchet
• Torque wrench
• Brake caliper piston compressor or large C-clamp
• Flat trim tool
• Needle-nose pliers
• Brake cleaner
• Wire brush
• Safety glasses
• Nitrile gloves

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Rear brake pad set - Qty: 1
• Brake pad hardware kit - Qty: 1
• Brake caliper slide pin grease - Qty: 1
• Brake cleaner - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and set the parking brake.
• Place wheel chocks at the front wheels.
• Loosen the rear lug nuts slightly before lifting.
• Have the new pads and hardware ready on both sides.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Lift and secure the rear of the car

• Use the floor jack to raise the rear of the car at the proper center lift point.
• Set the car on jack stands at the rear pinch welds or approved support points.
• Remove the rear wheels with the lug wrench or 21mm socket.

Step 2: Remove the caliper

• Use a 14mm socket and 19mm wrench to remove the caliper slide pin bolts.
• Lift the caliper off the bracket and support it with a hanger or bungee cord.
• Do not let the caliper hang by the hose.

Step 3: Remove the old pads and hardware

• Pull the old inner and outer pads out of the bracket.
• Remove the pad clips and anti-rattle hardware from the bracket.
• Use the flat trim tool if the clips are stuck.

Step 4: Inspect and clean the bracket

• Use the wire brush and brake cleaner to clean rust and debris from the pad contact points.
• Install the new hardware clips from the pad kit.
• Apply a thin layer of brake caliper slide pin grease to the pad contact ears and slide pins.

Step 5: Compress the caliper piston

• Use the brake caliper piston compressor or large C-clamp to slowly push the piston fully back into the caliper.
• Watch the brake fluid reservoir while compressing the piston so it does not overflow.
• Compress slowly to avoid seal damage.

Step 6: Install the new pads

• Install the new inner and outer pads into the bracket with the correct orientation.
• Make sure the pad ears sit fully in the clips.
• If the pads came with shims, transfer or install them as directed by the pad kit.

Step 7: Reinstall the caliper

• Slide the caliper back over the new pads.
• Install the slide pin bolts by hand first.
• Use the torque wrench and 14mm socket to torque the caliper slide pin bolts to 34 Nm (25 ft-lbs).

Step 8: Reinstall the wheel

• Put the wheel back on and hand-tighten the lug nuts.
• Lower the car and then use the torque wrench and 21mm socket to torque the lug nuts to 103 Nm (76 ft-lbs).

Step 9: Repeat on the other side

• Replace the pads on the other rear wheel using the same steps.
• Use the first side as a reference if needed.

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✅ After Repair

• Press the brake pedal several times before driving to seat the pads.
• Check brake fluid level in the reservoir.
• Test brake feel at low speed in a safe area.
• Listen for rubbing or clicking noises.
• For the first 200 miles, avoid hard stops unless necessary.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: ₹8,000-₹18,000 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: ₹2,500-₹6,500 (parts only)

You Save: ₹5,500-₹11,500 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run ₹8,000-₹12,000/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 1.5-2.5 hours.

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