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When backing up, brakes get touchy

Discussion in 'Prius v Technical Discussion' started by 2013-Prius v, Apr 21, 2013.

  1. 2013-Prius v

    2013-Prius v 2013 Prius v 5

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    I think it becomes more pronounced if the ground is not level

    Is this normal? Anyone else experience the same?




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  2. matt b.

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    I experienced the same when the car was newer, 5000 miles later it feels like any other car I've had. Break it in would be my advice.
     
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    100% friction braking always feels touchy to me, don't notice it backing up as i don't back up alot at any sort of speed.
    If it feels unusual at all i would mention to the service advisor on your next visit, new car, could always be something coming loose, not tightened properly from factory.
     
  4. Corpus Delicti

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    I have one place on my daily drive where I have to back down a slight incline. Brakes are always super sensitive here, but nowhere else. I don't worry about it, thinking it has something to do with hill assist control or some other technology incorporated into the car.
     
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    2013-Prius v 2013 Prius v 5

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    Thanks. I was thinking the same.



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  6. Wanderer

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    I noticed his the first several months and am either desensitized or it stopped. I will try to take notice my next time out. I do get the annoying brakes sound still. In fact both do. (We have 2.)
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  7. Tsainami

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    OMG... i thought I was insane... but glad someone else had the issue. Super sensitive doesn't do justice. Its just a light tap on the breaks going reverse out of a parking spot and its a sudden jolt to the car.
     
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    Hmm, haven't noticed anything unusual, but it's mostly flat around here.
     
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    I notice it when my car has been sitting a few days without use, especially if it has rained. You get a little rust/debris forming on the rotors that causes the grabbing feeling...but this happens with my other cars too.