2008 Toyota Prius BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specifications

Brake pedal 

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Part tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Brake pedal support x Body 13 130 9
Brake pedal support x Instrument panel reinforcement 24 241 18
Brake pedal shaft nut 37 375 27
Stop light switch lock nut 26 265 19
Brake pedal stroke sensor set bolt 9.3 95 82 in.*lbf

Brake master cylinder 

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Part tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Brake line union nut 15 155 11
No. 1 front brake tube set bolt 5.0 51 44 in.*lbf
No. 5 front brake tube set bolt 5.0 51 44 in.*lbf
No. 1 brake master cylinder union set screw 1.8 18 16 in.*lbf
Push rod clevis lock nut 26 265 19
Brake master cylinder subassembly set nut 13 127 9

Brake stroke simulator cylinder 

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Part tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Brake stroke simulator stud bolt 5.0 51 44 in.*lbf
Brake stroke simulator x Bracket 6.0 61 53 in.*lbf
Brake stroke simulator bracket x Body 8.5 87 75 in.*lbf
Brake stroke simulator x Brake actuator tube assembly 8.5 87 75 in.*lbf
Brake line union nut 15 155 11

Front brake 

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Part tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Front disc brake cylinder mounting set bolt 137.1 1,398 101
Front disc brake cylinder X Front disc brake cylinder mounting 34 347 25
Flexible hose union bolt 33 337 24
Bleeder plug 8.4 86 74 in.*lbf
Wheel nut 103 1,050 76

Rear drum brake 

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Part tightened N*m kgf*cm ft.*lbf
Rear wheel brake cylinder x Backing plate 9.8 100 87 in.*lbf
Brake line union nut 15 155 11
Bleeder plug 8.5 85 73 in.*lbf
Wheel nut 103 1,050 76
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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