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Andrew Markel, the editor of Brake & Front End Magazine guides you through a brake pad replacement job on a Toyota Prius.
He lists three safety issues to keep in mind before beginning the job along with field-proven tips regarding the pads, rotors, and hydraulic components.
He then walks you through a 22-step brake pad replacement along with the procedure to turn off the ABS light after your test drive. HINT: Do not disconnect the battery to clear the codes and you do not need a scan tool.
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This post was written by carlos on June 16, 2009
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