The brake system flush is a procedure that Toyota recommends every four to six years for all Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The brake system flush is a simple but important maintenance task that can help keep your car in top condition and improve its braking performance. In this article, we’ll show you how to do a brake system flush in a 2009 Prius.
What is a Brake System Flush?
A brake system flush is a procedure that you can do to your car’s brake system to clean and lubricate it. It’s important to do this periodically to keep the brakes working properly.
To do a brake system flush, you will need:
-A bucket or container that is large enough to fit inside your car’s brake system
-Clean water
-Detergent (optional)
-Q-tips or cotton balls
-Hose (optional)
-Jack
How to Do a Brake System Flush in a Prius
In order to flush the brake system in a Prius, you will need to first turn off the engine and remove the key from the ignition. Next, you will need to open the driver’s door. From here, you will need to press and hold down the brake pedal while simultaneously turning the wheel to the left or the right (depending on which side the parking brake is on). This should flush any debris that may be blocking your brakes.
What to Expect during the Process
When you do a brake system flush in a Prius, you will need to do the following:
1. Park the car in a safe location.
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Remove the front parking brake (if equipped).
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
5. Remove the air cleaner assembly and the windshield wiper motor (if equipped).
6. Remove the brake booster and reservoir.
The brake system flush in a Prius is a simple process that will improve your car’s braking performance. You will need to do the following:
Precautions
To do a brake system flush in a Prius, take the following precautions:
1. Make sure the car is off and the parking brake is set.
2. Disconnect the battery cable.
3. Remove the front wheel.
4. Remove the front axle assembly (if present).
5. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap and unscrew the bung.
6. Pour out all of the brake fluid.
7. Screw the bung back on and replace the reservoir cap.
8. Reconnect the battery cable and wheel assembly, if removed.
9. Reinstall the front axle assembly and wheel assembly, if removed.
10. Set the parking brake and reattach the power steering hose clamp and front bumper cover (if present).