Change Car Handbrake Cable Toyota Prius

Change Car Handbrake Cable

Very easy 0h30 ~50£
Estimated time 0h30
Estimated labour cost ~50£
Difficulty Very easy
Check the parking brake* 0h30
Adjust the parking brake 0h30–0h45
Check the brake pedal travel 0h30
Check the parking brake shoes 0h30
Remove/refit the left parking brake cable 2h30
Renew the left parking brake cable 2h30
Remove/refit the right parking brake cable 2h30
Renew the right parking brake cable 2h30
Remove/refit the front parking brake cable 1h00–9h00
Renew the front parking brake cable 1h00–9h00
Remove/refit the rear parking brake cable 2h00–3h30
Renew the rear parking brake cable 2h00–3h30
Remove/refit the centre parking brake cable 7h00
Renew the centre parking brake cable 7h00
Check the parking brake cable 0h30
Repair the handbrake cable* 0h30
Lubricate the parking brake cable* 0h30
Repair the parking brake lever 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake pedal 8h00
Renew the parking brake pedal 8h00
Clean the parking brake shoes* 0h30
Mechanical parking brake* 0h30
Difficult parking brake cable removal* 0h30
Remove/refit both parking brake cables 2h30–3h00
Renew both parking brake cables 2h30–3h00
Remove/refit the parking brake cable 6h00–8h00
Renew the parking brake cable 6h00–8h00
Mechanical parking brake 0h30
Check the parking brake shoes* 0h30
Remove/refit the front parking brake cable LHD 2h00
Remove/refit the front parking brake cable RHD 1h30
Renew the front parking brake cable LHD 2h00
Renew the front parking brake cable RHD 1h30
Remove/refit the rear parking brake cable Rear drum brakes 2h30
Remove/refit the rear parking brake cable Rear disc brakes 2h00
Renew the rear parking brake cable Rear disc brakes 2h00
Renew the rear parking brake cable Rear drum brakes 2h30
Remove/refit the rear left parking brake cable Rear drum brakes 2h30
Remove/refit the rear left parking brake cable Rear disc brakes 2h00
Renew the rear left parking brake cable Rear drum brakes 2h30
Renew the rear left parking brake cable Rear disc brakes 2h00
Check the parking brake cable* 0h30
Repair the parking brake lever* 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake pedal LHD 1h30
Remove/refit the parking brake pedal RHD 1h00
Renew the parking brake pedal LHD 1h30
Renew the parking brake pedal RHD 1h00
Remove/refit the parking brake shoes 2h00
Renew the parking brake shoes 2h00

What is the function of Toyota Prius handbrake cables?

The handbrake cables transmit the force exerted on the lever (or pedal) to the rear brakes. The handbrake (parking brake) immobilises the vehicle when parked, even on steep slopes. It also serves as an emergency brake in the event of main braking circuit failure.

Does my Toyota Prius have handbrake cables?

Some vehicles have a handbrake with a lever and cables (entry-level models and those over 5 years old). Other vehicles have an electric parking brake operated via a button. Vehicles with electric parking brakes do not have conventional handbrake cables.

When should you change the Toyota Prius handbrake cables?

Replace if: the handbrake lever travel is excessive despite adjustment, the cable is frayed or corroded, the cable outer sheath is split, or the cable has seized (common in vehicles not driven regularly). Also replace if the vehicle rolls on a slope with the handbrake fully applied.

Is it difficult to change Toyota Prius handbrake cables?

Difficulty level 1/5: very easy. Key steps: release the handbrake, raise and support the vehicle, disconnect the cable from the brake mechanism at the wheel end, disconnect from the handbrake lever, feed the new cable through the same route, reconnect at both ends, adjust tension so the lever locks at 4–7 clicks, test on a slope.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Prius 1998-2003 1998-2003 1.5 16V Electricity,Petrol (1NZ-FXE) Electricity, Petrol
Prius 2004-2009 2004-2009 1.5 16V Electricity,Petrol (1NZ-FXE) Electricity, Petrol
Prius 2009-2016 2009-2016 1.8 16V VVT-i Plug-in Electricity,Petrol (2ZR-FXE), 1.8 16V VVTi Electricity,Petrol (2ZR-FXE) Electricity, Petrol
Prius 2015-2022 2015-2022 1.8 16V VVT-i Electricity,Petrol (2ZR-FXE), 1.8 16V VVT-i Plug in Electricity,Petrol (2ZR-FXE) Electricity, Petrol
Prius α 2012-2016 2012-2016 1.8 16V VVT-i Plug-in Electricity,Petrol (2ZR-FXE) Electricity, Petrol

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