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Re: Prius Brakes issue [kdhspyder]
by smt1
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May 12, 2006 (2:08 am)
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Replying to: kdhspyder (May 11, 2006 8:39 am)
Thanks for that input. Beats the dealership saying that did not hear anything.
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Re: Prius Brakes issue [smt1]
by jrct9454
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May 15, 2006 (5:48 am)
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Replying to: smt1 (May 11, 2006 2:05 am)
Our '06 does exactly the same thing - a "clunk" sound that occurs on strong braking just before it stops, and again just after startup from a stop - but only under certain conditions, not all the time.
I finally concluded it had to do with the regen braking, and/or the engine cycling, and decided not to worry about it. I worry even less now that I know my car is not the only one....
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Re: Prius Brakes issue [kdhspyder]
by wkogler
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May 16, 2006 (2:57 am)
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Replying to: kdhspyder (May 11, 2006 8:39 am)
I have a 06 pruis, and last night it did not stop when and where i wanted it too. the road was wet, and i stopped hard so i expected it to slip a little, it always does in the rain. I have about 25000 miles on it, but the tires are not at all bald so i can only assume there is something wrong with the brakes..... and i just had it in for the 25000 mile service check. Has anyone else experienced this?
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Re: Prius Brakes issue [wkogler]
by typesix
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May 16, 2006 (9:10 am)
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Replying to: wkogler (May 16, 2006 2:57 am)
Tires don't have to be bald to have poor braking traction in the rain. Tire traction is the problem in all these cases, not the brakes. The OEM tires were likely chosen because of their low rolling resistance, not traction.
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Re: Prius Brakes issue [typesix]
by dmathews3
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May 16, 2006 (2:10 pm)
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Replying to: typesix (May 16, 2006 9:10 am)
Doesn't the Prius have anti-locking brakes? Shouldn't slide at all if it does. 
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Re: Prius Brakes issue [dmathews3]
by kdhspyder
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May 16, 2006 (2:20 pm)
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Replying to: dmathews3 (May 16, 2006 2:10 pm)
ABS has nothing to do with sliding. If you are going sideways on ice ABS on any vehicle is of no use, it only helps to keep the brakes from locking
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Re: Prius Brakes issue [dmathews3]
by stevedebi
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May 16, 2006 (3:26 pm)
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Replying to: dmathews3 (May 16, 2006 2:10 pm)
"Doesn't the Prius have anti-locking brakes? Shouldn't slide at all if it does."
Actually, there are situations in which ABS is a disadvantage. Gravel comes to mind; a vehicle with ABS will stop slower in gravel than a vehicle without ABS.
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Re: Prius Brakes issue [dmathews3]
by typesix
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May 17, 2006 (10:30 am)
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Replying to: dmathews3 (May 16, 2006 2:10 pm)
If tire has poor braking traction, the ABS will keep activating to prevent wheel lockup but it will not reduce stopping distance. A tire with better traction will reduce ABS use and reduce stopping distance.
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Re: Prius Brakes issue [stevedebi]
by dmathews3
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May 17, 2006 (11:47 am)
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Replying to: stevedebi (May 16, 2006 3:26 pm)
>"Doesn't the Prius have anti-locking brakes? Shouldn't slide at all if it does."
Actually, there are situations in which ABS is a disadvantage. Gravel comes to mind; a vehicle with ABS will stop slower in gravel than a vehicle without ABS.
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The poster I was answering said his slid. If it is sliding then something is wrong with the anti-locking brakes. Personally I hate them as it seems when you need the brakes on any car the most they don't stop. Trucks are a real problem.
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Re: Prius Brakes issue [wkogler]
by bvisailman1
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May 19, 2006 (7:50 pm)
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Replying to: wkogler (May 16, 2006 2:57 am)
It has nothing to do with brakes failing or tires...You were on wet pavement, the car is light and I am willing to bet when you tried to stop The car hydroplaned on the wet road. You may have been going a bit fast for the conditions. Remember the car weighs about 1,000 pounds lighter than a normal midsize car.
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